- Cost of Living
- China
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 ($b55) | $b26 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 ($b34) | $b41 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 ($b16) | $b17 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 ($b16) | $b6 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 ($b16) | $b11 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 ($b8) | $b7 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 ($b63) | $b21 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 ($b14) | $b11 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 ($b7) | $b6 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 ($b5.63) | $b12 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元112 ($b115) | $b53 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 ($b8) | $b10 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 ($b12) | $b4.00 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in China is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,102 ($b10,340) | $b4,122 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,079 ($b5,199) | $b2,648 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元457 ($b468) | $b422 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,436 ($b5,564) | $b2,934 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,588 ($b3,673) | $b1,677 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元324 ($b332) | $b323 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 ($b90) | $b310 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,340 ($b2,395) | $b2,782 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元651 ($b666) | $b1,005 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 ($b39) | $b41 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 ($b37) | $b47 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元542 ($b555) | $b329 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元258 ($b264) | $b401 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元614 ($b628) | $b612 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元633 ($b648) | $b546 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in China is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元143,352 ($b146,730) | $b143,814 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元150 ($b153) | $b145 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 ($b26) | $b26 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 ($b42) | $b47 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元238 ($b244) | $b176 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 ($b32) | $b38 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 ($b45) | $b21 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 ($b38) | $b28 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 ($b9) | $b12 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 ($b13) | $b11 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 ($b62) | $b39 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 33% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元172 ($b176) | $b111 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元94 ($b97) | $b83 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元818 ($b837) | $b145 | + 478% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元407 ($b416) | $b193 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元62 ($b64) | $b38 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 ($b35) | $b18 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元34 ($b35) | $b20 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,318 ($b3,396) | $b3,962 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.72 ($b0.74) | $b1.35 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元427 ($b437) | $b317 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 ($b21) | $b17 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.024
BOB
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,141 prices entered by 664 different people.
Cost of living in China is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia
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