Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 5% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 ($b40) | $b52 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 ($b34) | $b40 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 ($b14) | $b15 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($b13) | $b7 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($b15) | $b14 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 ($b10) | $b9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 ($b47) | $b23 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 ($b15) | $b16 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 ($b6) | $b8 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 ($b6) | $b11 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 ($b84) | $b59 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($b8) | $b12 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 ($b12) | $b4.13 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in China is 73% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,689元 ($b12,006) | $b3,684 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,937元 ($b5,618) | $b2,803 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450元 ($b425) | $b378 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,875元 ($b6,505) | $b2,703 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,656元 ($b3,459) | $b2,465 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 ($b280) | $b297 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 ($b94) | $b164 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 ($b1,381) | $b3,482 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 ($b523) | $b1,253 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 ($b41) | $b54 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 ($b52) | $b24 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 ($b395) | $b438 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 ($b280) | $b268 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 ($b523) | $b632 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 ($b667) | $b568 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in China is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 ($b140,727) | $b144,748 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228元 ($b216) | $b237 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 ($b49) | $b35 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 ($b79) | $b69 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 ($b108) | $b202 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 ($b63) | $b20 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 ($b54) | $b25 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 ($b24) | $b39 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 ($b7) | $b12 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 ($b12) | $b21 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 ($b80) | $b65 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178元 ($b169) | $b57 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 ($b103) | $b102 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,179元 ($b1,115) | $b152 | + 634% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 ($b303) | $b185 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 ($b77) | $b47 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 ($b26) | $b27 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 ($b14) | $b22 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 ($b3,713) | $b4,257 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 ($b0.32) | $b1.40 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414元 ($b391) | $b328 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 ($b24) | $b16 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia
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