Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Kyoto, Japan
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (¥904) | ¥958 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b45 (¥715) | ¥651 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (¥217) | ¥415 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (¥105) | ¥197 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (¥202) | ¥248 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (¥85) | ¥623 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (¥297) | ¥1,524 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (¥202) | ¥746 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (¥100) | ¥559 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (¥151) | ¥286 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (¥781) | ¥1,715 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (¥171) | ¥312 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.96 (¥63) | ¥317 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 46% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,301 (¥68,403) | ¥151,429 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (¥45,596) | ¥104,887 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (¥5,156) | ¥16,667 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,917 (¥46,389) | ¥80,477 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,102 (¥33,425) | ¥60,660 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b277 (¥4,408) | ¥10,524 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b217 (¥3,457) | ¥4,071 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,780 (¥44,212) | ¥60,973 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (¥16,474) | ¥12,800 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (¥636) | ¥810 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b15 (¥245) | ¥1,126 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b313 (¥4,977) | ¥9,500 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (¥3,598) | ¥5,286 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b692 (¥11,009) | ¥7,614 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b646 (¥10,266) | ¥15,680 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 68% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,283 (¥1,706,217) | ¥2,323,100 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (¥62) | ¥131 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (¥2,385) | ¥11,994 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (¥1,258) | ¥2,436 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (¥528) | ¥1,167 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (¥565) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 (¥3,576) | ¥2,000 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (¥427) | ¥1,900 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (¥318) | ¥744 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (¥365) | ¥620 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (¥165) | ¥106 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (¥187) | ¥277 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (¥806) | ¥3,225 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 54% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (¥1,381) | ¥3,902 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (¥1,463) | ¥3,230 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (¥3,129) | ¥9,197 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (¥3,873) | ¥7,160 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (¥587) | ¥778 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (¥411) | ¥408 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (¥282) | ¥562 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (¥54,043) | ¥48,350 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (¥18) | ¥77 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (¥5,996) | ¥11,842 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (¥275) | ¥443 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 54% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥468,000 in Kyoto you would need to make just about ¥214,536 ($b13,490) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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