Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b39 (£4.13) | £10 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b37 (£3.84) | £6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b11 (£1.14) | £3.36 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (£0.65) | £1.01 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (£1.08) | £2.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (£0.75) | £1.28 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (£1.88) | £5.47 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (£1.32) | £1.94 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (£0.81) | £0.85 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (£1.18) | £1.71 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b43 (£4.55) | £8 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (£1.10) | £1.78 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.05 (£0.42) | £0.90 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,198 (£335) | £1,801 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,043 (£214) | £1,197 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b233 (£24) | £138 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b5,619 (£588) | £981 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,508 (£158) | £609 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b188 (£20) | £131 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b188 (£20) | £17 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,218 (£232) | £331 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,005 (£105) | £66 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (£4.74) | £5.73 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b37 (£3.87) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b414 (£43) | £81 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b416 (£44) | £29 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b484 (£51) | £67 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b439 (£46) | £63 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,999 (£11,200) | £17,216 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.98 (£0.42) | £1.21 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b184 (£19) | £52 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b58 (£6) | £13 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 38% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (£2.90) | £3.90 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b46 (£4.76) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b180 (£19) | £80 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b30 (£3.17) | £3.07 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (£2.47) | £1.41 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 (£2.49) | £3.30 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (£1.20) | £1.51 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (£1.13) | £1.20 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (£4.23) | £12 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (£7) | £32 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b79 (£8) | £23 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (£17) | £89 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b145 (£15) | £51 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (£3.59) | £7 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b21 (£2.23) | £3.62 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (£1.74) | £4.40 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,359 (£352) | £401 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.47 (£0.15) | £0.17 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b296 (£31) | £27 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (£1.42) | £9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 670 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,303 ($b22,005) in Cochabamba.
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