- 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 | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 122 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b41 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 82 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 51 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 37 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 15 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 162 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.14 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 52% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,447 (Mex$ 15,143) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,529 (Mex$ 9,809) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b417 (Mex$ 1,158) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,354 (Mex$ 12,103) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,778 (Mex$ 7,722) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b274 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 538 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b389 (Mex$ 1,082) | Mex$ 464 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,299 (Mex$ 11,949) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,232 (Mex$ 3,424) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b58 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 47 | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 65 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 101% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b469 (Mex$ 1,303) | Mex$ 779 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b446 (Mex$ 1,239) | Mex$ 543 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b695 (Mex$ 1,931) | Mex$ 1,357 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b678 (Mex$ 1,885) | Mex$ 917 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b149,244 (Mex$ 414,866) | Mex$ 280,501 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.72 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b197 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 449 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 124 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 70 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 269 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 400 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 79 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 42 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 55 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b54 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 94 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b175 (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 277 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 128 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b108 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 729 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b298 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 757 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 72 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 50 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b24 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 34 | + 94% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $b4,187 (Mex$ 11,640) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (Mex$ 4.26) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b363 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 639 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 46 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 517 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 31% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 56,509
($b20,329)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Zapopan.
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