Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $b39 (22 zł) | 26 zł | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $b37 (20 zł) | 19 zł | 4% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $b11 (5.99 zł) | 8 zł | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $b6 (3.43 zł) | 2.89 zł | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $b10 (5.66 zł) | 10 zł | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $b7 (3.94 zł) | 7 zł | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $b18 (10 zł) | 12 zł | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $b13 (7 zł) | 3.69 zł | 87% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $b8 (4.23 zł) | 2.31 zł | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $b11 (6 zł) | 3.22 zł | 93% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $b43 (24 zł) | 27 zł | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $b11 (5.79 zł) | 4.73 zł | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $b4.05 (2.22 zł) | 2.66 zł | 17% |
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b3,198 (1,755 zł) | 3,027 zł | 42% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,043 (1,121 zł) | 1,964 zł | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $b233 (128 zł) | 471 zł | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b5,619 (3,083 zł) | 1,890 zł | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $b1,508 (828 zł) | 1,028 zł | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $b188 (103 zł) | 280 zł | 63% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $b188 (103 zł) | 47 zł | 117% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $b2,218 (1,217 zł) | 1,541 zł | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b1,005 (552 zł) | 403 zł | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $b45 (25 zł) | 21 zł | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $b37 (20 zł) | 17 zł | 18% |
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $b414 (227 zł) | 246 zł | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $b416 (228 zł) | 118 zł | 94% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b484 (266 zł) | 310 zł | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $b439 (241 zł) | 350 zł | 31% |
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $b112,367 (61,656 zł) | 70,724 zł | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $b4.43 (2.43 zł) | 4.82 zł | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $b184 (101 zł) | 94 zł | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $b58 (32 zł) | 26 zł | 24% |
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b28 (15 zł) | 16 zł | 3% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $b46 (25 zł) | 28 zł | 10% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $b180 (99 zł) | 101 zł | 2% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $b30 (17 zł) | 17 zł | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $b24 (13 zł) | 11 zł | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $b24 (13 zł) | 10 zł | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $b11 (6 zł) | 5.13 zł | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $b11 (5.92 zł) | 8 zł | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $b40 (22 zł) | 36 zł | 39% |
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $b67 (37 zł) | 68 zł | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $b79 (43 zł) | 54 zł | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $b161 (88 zł) | 133 zł | 33% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $b145 (80 zł) | 138 zł | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $b34 (19 zł) | 18 zł | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $b21 (12 zł) | 8 zł | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $b17 (9 zł) | 8 zł | 12% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $b3,359 (1,843 zł) | 1,907 zł | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $b1.47 (0.80 zł) | 0.30 zł | 172% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $b296 (163 zł) | 119 zł | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $b14 (7 zł) | 14 zł | 46% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 10,000 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 9,777 zł ($b17,818) in Cochabamba.