- 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% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b31 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 134 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 91 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 52 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 58 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b58 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 177 | - 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,184 (Mex$ 14,214) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,328 (Mex$ 9,124) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b417 (Mex$ 1,143) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,354 (Mex$ 11,938) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,778 (Mex$ 7,617) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b274 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 620 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b351 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 432 | + 123% | |
40” flat screen TV | $b4,426 (Mex$ 12,136) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,207 (Mex$ 3,309) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b59 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 36 | + 347% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 63 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 94% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 94% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b448 (Mex$ 1,228) | Mex$ 787 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b425 (Mex$ 1,166) | Mex$ 523 | + 123% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b671 (Mex$ 1,840) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b715 (Mex$ 1,962) | Mex$ 934 | + 110% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b146,811 (Mex$ 402,533) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 17 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 543 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b50 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 103 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 45% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 65 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b41 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 225 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 378 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 66 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 39 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 50 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 23 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b49 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 101 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b175 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 277 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 131 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b106 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 734 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b302 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 722 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b35 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 77 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 31 | + 106% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,017 (Mex$ 11,013) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (Mex$ 4.15) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 647 | + 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 47 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 52,615
($b19,190)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan.
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