Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 47% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 ($b58) | $b52 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 ($b42) | $b42 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 ($b15) | $b14 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 ($b17) | $b7 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 ($b20) | $b11 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 ($b11) | $b5.90 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 ($b58) | $b22 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 ($b16) | $b10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 ($b7) | $b8 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00元 ($b6) | $b11 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129元 ($b133) | $b51 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 ($b11) | $b11 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 ($b14) | $b2.81 | + 384% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in China is 145% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,117元 ($b13,462) | $b3,398 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,964元 ($b8,173) | $b2,357 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401元 ($b412) | $b266 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,919元 ($b9,154) | $b2,587 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,611元 ($b4,732) | $b1,699 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 242元 ($b248) | $b172 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 ($b120) | $b170 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,521元 ($b1,561) | $b2,224 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 661元 ($b678) | $b990 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56元 ($b57) | $b51 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 ($b55) | $b23 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in China is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 491元 ($b503) | $b348 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261元 ($b267) | $b268 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 ($b625) | $b550 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 662元 ($b679) | $b440 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in China is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,872元 ($b154,837) | $b94,282 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 ($b9) | $b3.75 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197元 ($b202) | $b183 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in China is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 ($b30) | $b37 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23元 ($b23) | $b67 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 371元 ($b381) | $b198 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 ($b38) | $b49 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 ($b24) | $b26 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 ($b34) | $b29 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 ($b14) | $b8 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 ($b13) | $b13 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63元 ($b64) | $b67 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 56% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267元 ($b274) | $b86 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 ($b117) | $b78 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,234元 ($b1,267) | $b147 | + 762% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 473元 ($b486) | $b177 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 ($b83) | $b40 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 ($b36) | $b25 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 ($b32) | $b20 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,289元 ($b3,376) | $b2,750 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 ($b0.25) | $b1.21 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 449元 ($b461) | $b304 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29元 ($b30) | $b16 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia
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