Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Qingdao, China
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 20% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b50 (47元) | 51元 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (41元) | 33元 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (12元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.26 (4.95元) | 10元 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (17元) | 61元 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (11元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (9元) | 4.99元 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b50 (47元) | 99元 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (10元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.15 (3.91元) | 10元 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 9% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,040 (3,805元) | 5,614元 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (2,700元) | 2,486元 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b359 (338元) | 357元 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,841 (2,676元) | 2,983元 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,032 (1,913元) | 2,637元 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b329 (310元) | 321元 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b206 (194元) | 133元 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,760 (2,599元) | 2,933元 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,184 (1,115元) | 540元 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b38 (36元) | 54元 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (15元) | 40元 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b323 (304元) | 419元 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b205 (193元) | 251元 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b628 (591元) | 475元 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b535 (504元) | 531元 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Qingdao (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,283 (101,041元) | 168,800元 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (3.65元) | 7元 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (146元) | 65元 | + 125% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (75元) | 26元 | + 190% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (31元) | 27元 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (33元) | 35元 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 (212元) | 88元 | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (19元) | 39元 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (22元) | 35元 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (10元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (11元) | 11元 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (48元) | 35元 | + 37% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (82元) | 116元 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (87元) | 95元 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (185元) | 562元 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (229元) | 420元 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (35元) | 46元 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (24元) | 29元 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (17元) | 19元 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (3,200元) | 3,195元 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (1.06元) | 0.57元 | + 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (355元) | 352元 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (16元) | 20元 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 18,000元 in Qingdao you would need to make just about 15,920元 ($b16,903) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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