Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 14% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b45 (46元) | 52元 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (43元) | 32元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (15元) | 14元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (7元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.57 (5.74元) | 10元 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b16 (17元) | 61元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (15元) | 12元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (10元) | 5.12元 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b70 (73元) | 95元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (11元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.61 (4.75元) | 10元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,366 (4,500元) | 5,394元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,712 (2,795元) | 2,618元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b462 (476元) | 366元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,241 (3,340元) | 2,983元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,282 (2,352元) | 2,637元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b307 (317元) | 321元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b262 (270元) | 133元 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,003 (3,095元) | 4,267元 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b990 (1,020元) | 425元 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (42元) | 60元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (18元) | 40元 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 10% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b470 (484元) | 450元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b281 (289元) | 275元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b698 (719元) | 500元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b618 (637元) | 547元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 17% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b116,760 (120,328元) | 168,800元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 (3.89元) | 7元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (189元) | 65元 | + 191% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b73 (75元) | 24元 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b50 (52元) | 27元 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b41 (43元) | 35元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b238 (245元) | 88元 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b28 (29元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (22元) | 39元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (28元) | 37元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (11元) | 9元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (12元) | 12元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b53 (54元) | 35元 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b109 (113元) | 106元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b96 (99元) | 100元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (203元) | 562元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b242 (249元) | 420元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (42元) | 46元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (28元) | 29元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (17元) | 19元 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,347 (3,450元) | 3,238元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.19 (1.22元) | 0.57元 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b394 (406元) | 352元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (17元) | 20元 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 836 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Qingdao (China)
For example, you would need at least 16,544元 ($b16,053) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 16,000元 in Qingdao.
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