- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Mexico
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b33 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 119 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b43 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 91 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 52 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 15 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 58 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 38 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 16 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b63 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 176 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,907 (Mex$ 17,136) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,328 (Mex$ 9,653) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b417 (Mex$ 1,209) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,354 (Mex$ 12,630) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,778 (Mex$ 8,058) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b274 (Mex$ 796) | Mex$ 620 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b351 (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 432 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,426 (Mex$ 12,839) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,207 (Mex$ 3,501) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b59 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 36 | + 373% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 75 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 102% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b417 (Mex$ 1,209) | Mex$ 787 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 523 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b711 (Mex$ 2,063) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b798 (Mex$ 2,316) | Mex$ 934 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b146,811 (Mex$ 425,873) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.79 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 543 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b50 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 103 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 48% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 65 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b41 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 225 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 436 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 66 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 39 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 50 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b49 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 101 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 36% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b175 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 282 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 140 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b106 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 734 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b302 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 722 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b35 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 79 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 34 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,017 (Mex$ 11,652) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (Mex$ 4.39) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 641 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 626 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BOB
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 71,766
($b24,740)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 57,000
in Zapopan.
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