Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b50 (HK$56) | HK$78 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (HK$50) | HK$38 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (HK$14) | HK$30 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.26 (HK$5.91) | HK$24 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (HK$20) | HK$94 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (HK$14) | HK$27 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b50 (HK$56) | HK$228 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (HK$12) | HK$16 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.15 (HK$4.67) | HK$19 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 81% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,040 (HK$4,546) | HK$42,886 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (HK$3,226) | HK$30,303 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b359 (HK$404) | HK$1,785 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,841 (HK$3,197) | HK$22,986 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,032 (HK$2,286) | HK$15,433 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b329 (HK$370) | HK$1,098 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b206 (HK$232) | HK$144 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,760 (HK$3,105) | HK$5,101 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,184 (HK$1,332) | HK$1,193 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b38 (HK$43) | HK$70 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (HK$18) | HK$93 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b323 (HK$363) | HK$745 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b205 (HK$231) | HK$309 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b628 (HK$706) | HK$724 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b535 (HK$602) | HK$1,276 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,283 (HK$120,701) | HK$232,888 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (HK$4.35) | HK$17 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (HK$175) | HK$609 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (HK$89) | HK$70 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (HK$37) | HK$56 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (HK$40) | HK$128 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 (HK$253) | HK$450 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (HK$30) | HK$66 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (HK$22) | HK$44 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (HK$26) | HK$52 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (HK$57) | HK$283 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (HK$98) | HK$360 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (HK$103) | HK$199 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (HK$221) | HK$1,018 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (HK$274) | HK$900 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (HK$42) | HK$103 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (HK$29) | HK$46 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (HK$20) | HK$68 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (HK$3,823) | HK$3,559 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (HK$1.27) | HK$1.23 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (HK$424) | HK$876 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (HK$19) | HK$62 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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