Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 ($b47) | $b40 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 ($b34) | $b40 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 ($b15) | $b13 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 ($b15) | $b7 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 ($b14) | $b12 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($b8) | $b7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 ($b61) | $b20 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 ($b15) | $b16 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.75元 ($b5.79) | $b9 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.14元 ($b5.18) | $b12 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 ($b110) | $b53 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($b8) | $b10 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 ($b14) | $b3.84 | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in China is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,155元 ($b9,229) | $b4,109 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,915元 ($b4,954) | $b2,670 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 415元 ($b418) | $b316 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,393元 ($b5,436) | $b2,978 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,009元 ($b3,033) | $b1,883 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 274元 ($b276) | $b273 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 ($b99) | $b237 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,502元 ($b2,522) | $b3,013 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696元 ($b701) | $b1,059 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 ($b39) | $b50 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 ($b46) | $b24 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in China is 28% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473元 ($b477) | $b449 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255元 ($b257) | $b461 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 ($b659) | $b596 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 642元 ($b647) | $b508 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in China is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,798元 ($b134,872) | $b109,433 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($b7) | $b3.84 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 147元 ($b148) | $b159 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 52% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38元 ($b38) | $b27 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43元 ($b43) | $b42 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 347元 ($b350) | $b190 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 ($b63) | $b29 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 ($b47) | $b23 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 ($b31) | $b29 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($b9) | $b11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 ($b12) | $b13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71元 ($b71) | $b40 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 28% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 ($b182) | $b74 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 ($b100) | $b83 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,063元 ($b1,072) | $b161 | + 567% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 ($b386) | $b194 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 69元 ($b69) | $b38 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 ($b34) | $b24 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 ($b31) | $b19 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,258元 ($b3,284) | $b3,426 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38元 ($b0.39) | $b1.28 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 340元 ($b343) | $b341 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 ($b22) | $b18 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.008
BOB
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,084 prices entered by 522 different people.
Cost of living in China is 27% more expensive than in Bolivia
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