- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Mexico
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 11% | |||
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| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b56 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 179 | 9% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b45 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 91 | 43% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b19 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | 48% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | 15% |
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12 eggs, large | $b13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | 3% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 13 | 53% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b26 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 50 | 49% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | 19% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | 27% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 12 | 152% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b59 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 180 | 6% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | 56% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.83 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | 41% |
| Housing | 72% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 72% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,600 (Mex$ 16,134) | Mex$ 9,857 | 64% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,324 (Mex$ 9,578) | Mex$ 7,000 | 37% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b414 (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 1,117 | 7% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,366 (Mex$ 12,578) | Mex$ 7,533 | 67% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b3,057 (Mex$ 8,808) | Mex$ 4,353 | 102% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b251 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 438 | 66% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b539 (Mex$ 1,554) | Mex$ 627 | 148% |
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40” flat screen TV | $b4,582 (Mex$ 13,201) | Mex$ 10,600 | 25% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,152 (Mex$ 3,318) | Mex$ 1,750 | 90% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b68 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 23 | 768% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 125 | 64% |
| Clothes | 99% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b430 (Mex$ 1,239) | Mex$ 721 | 72% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b444 (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 571 | 124% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b636 (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 1,437 | 28% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b626 (Mex$ 1,803) | Mex$ 791 | 128% |
| Transportation | 14% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 14% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b142,940 (Mex$ 411,822) | Mex$ 256,667 | 60% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 15 | 28% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | $b201 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 536 | 8% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b43 (Mex$ 124) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 60% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b51 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 101 | 45% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 323 | 62% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b228 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 144 | 357% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | 12% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 35 | 79% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 54 | 54% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 24 | 96% |
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Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | 65% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b58 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 75 | 120% |
| Entertainment | 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b181 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 288 | 81% |
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2 tickets to the movies | $b102 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 114 | 159% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b118 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 1,175 | 71% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b301 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 700 | 24% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b33 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 70 | 38% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | 56% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 32 | 96% |
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iPod nano 16GB | $b1,396 (Mex$ 4,021) | Mex$ 2,132 | 89% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.36 (Mex$ 3.93) | Mex$ 3.37 | 17% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | $b342 (Mex$ 985) | Mex$ 920 | 7% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b13 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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/
BOB
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,865
($b8,978)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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