Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in China is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 ($b35) | $b57 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 ($b37) | $b49 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($b12) | $b15 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($b13) | $b7 | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 ($b14) | $b13 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 ($b9) | $b6 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 ($b53) | $b20 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 ($b14) | $b12 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 ($b6) | $b8 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 ($b6) | $b12 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87元 ($b83) | $b52 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($b8) | $b10 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 ($b10) | $b4.48 | + 128% | |
Housing | + 121% | |||
Housing in China is 121% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,566元 ($b13,028) | $b3,186 | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,567元 ($b7,267) | $b2,200 | + 230% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499元 ($b480) | $b347 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,485元 ($b6,228) | $b2,412 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,297元 ($b4,127) | $b1,543 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 ($b309) | $b281 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 ($b90) | $b133 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,393元 ($b1,337) | $b2,533 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 485元 ($b466) | $b1,210 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 ($b38) | $b45 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 ($b44) | $b35 | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in China is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 ($b434) | $b441 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258元 ($b248) | $b280 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 ($b588) | $b610 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 ($b748) | $b529 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in China is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 166,194元 ($b159,605) | $b114,602 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($b8) | $b3.88 | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252元 ($b242) | $b177 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in China is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43元 ($b41) | $b58 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 ($b39) | $b57 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212元 ($b204) | $b206 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46元 ($b44) | $b39 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 ($b47) | $b25 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 ($b40) | $b28 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 ($b11) | $b10 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 ($b15) | $b12 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 ($b90) | $b79 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in China is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 251元 ($b242) | $b96 | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 ($b103) | $b88 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895元 ($b859) | $b190 | + 352% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 293元 ($b282) | $b208 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 ($b74) | $b36 | + 106% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 ($b27) | $b24 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 ($b16) | $b21 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,577元 ($b3,435) | $b4,200 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 ($b0.39) | $b1.06 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 356元 ($b342) | $b363 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 ($b24) | $b20 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia
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