- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
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- Tarija
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tarija, Bolivia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Tarija (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b26 (元24) | 元40 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b39 (元36) | 元26 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (元14) | 元27 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.00 (元4.60) | 元13 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (元12) | 元16 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (元8) | 元12 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b15 (元14) | 元57 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (元9) | 元14 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b13 (元11) | 元8 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b15 (元14) | 元5.17 | + 168% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b39 (元35) | 元95 | - 63% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b11 (元10) | 元9 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b6 (元5.55) | 元5.00 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Tarija (Bolivia) is 24% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,075 (元2,827) | 元3,917 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,000 (元1,839) | 元2,500 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b225 (元207) | 元533 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,050 (元1,885) | 元2,800 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,375 (元1,264) | 元1,450 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b228 (元210) | 元800 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b155 (元143) | 元136 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | $b2,974 (元2,735) | 元2,488 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,600 (元1,471) | 元500 | + 194% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (元44) | 元35 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b9 (元8) | 元22 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Tarija (Bolivia) is 21% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b350 (元322) | 元442 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b175 (元161) | 元195 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b575 (元529) | 元600 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b350 (元322) | 元499 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Tarija (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b113,898 (元104,720) | 元182,922 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.68 (元3.38) | 元8 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b60 (元55) | 元110 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Tarija (Bolivia) is 2% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元150 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b123 (元113) | 元80 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b40 (元37) | 元10 | + 268% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (元29) | 元33 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (元24) | 元33 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b13 (元12) | 元9 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (元11) | 元11 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b23 (元21) | 元40 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Tarija (Bolivia) is 55% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b60 (元55) | 元124 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b70 (元64) | 元96 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b80 (元74) | 元50 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b140 (元129) | 元543 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b30 (元28) | 元46 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b13 (元12) | 元31 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b30 (元28) | 元13 | + 115% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b2,000 (元1,839) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.00 (元0.92) | 元3.50 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b250 (元230) | 元780 | - 71% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (元14) | 元12 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tarija (Bolivia) is 34% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元7,932
($b8,628)
in Tarija.
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