Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (£5.44) | £10 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (£4.64) | £6 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (£1.43) | £3.36 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (£0.69) | £1.01 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (£1.36) | £2.86 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (£0.56) | £1.28 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (£1.95) | £5.47 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (£1.33) | £1.94 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (£0.65) | £0.85 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (£0.99) | £1.71 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (£5.14) | £8 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (£1.12) | £1.78 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.06 (£0.42) | £0.90 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (£438) | £1,801 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (£300) | £1,197 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (£34) | £138 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,920 (£305) | £981 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (£226) | £609 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (£28) | £131 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b214 (£22) | £17 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,883 (£302) | £331 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (£108) | £66 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (£4.18) | £5.73 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (£1.72) | £11 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b316 (£33) | £81 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (£24) | £29 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b697 (£73) | £67 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,064 (£11,093) | £17,216 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.91 (£0.41) | £1.21 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (£16) | £52 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 38% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (£3.47) | £3.90 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (£3.72) | £7 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b243 (£25) | £80 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (£2.81) | £3.07 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (£2.09) | £1.41 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (£2.40) | £3.30 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (£1.08) | £1.51 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (£1.17) | £1.20 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (£5.35) | £12 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (£11) | £32 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (£10) | £23 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (£21) | £89 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (£25) | £51 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (£3.86) | £7 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (£2.71) | £3.62 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (£1.79) | £4.40 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (£355) | £401 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (£0.12) | £0.17 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (£39) | £27 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (£1.81) | £9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 53% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,288 ($b21,881) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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