- Cost of Living
- China
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 44% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 ($b53) | $b28 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 ($b33) | $b40 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 ($b15) | $b17 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 ($b16) | $b6 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 ($b16) | $b10 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 ($b8) | $b7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 ($b62) | $b22 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 ($b14) | $b11 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 ($b7) | $b6 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 ($b5.74) | $b11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 ($b114) | $b52 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 ($b8) | $b10 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 ($b13) | $b3.93 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in China is 38% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 ($b10,054) | $b4,556 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,873 ($b4,918) | $b2,953 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 ($b449) | $b421 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,401 ($b5,451) | $b2,671 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,467 ($b3,499) | $b1,709 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 ($b320) | $b340 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 ($b84) | $b296 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 ($b2,443) | $b2,752 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 ($b677) | $b1,049 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 ($b40) | $b41 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 ($b39) | $b32 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in China is 12% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 ($b533) | $b331 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 ($b272) | $b400 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 ($b626) | $b614 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 ($b686) | $b548 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in China is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,253 ($b142,564) | $b137,527 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($b7) | $b3.83 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 ($b147) | $b155 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 33% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 ($b26) | $b23 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 ($b40) | $b42 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 ($b265) | $b174 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 ($b30) | $b36 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 ($b38) | $b21 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 ($b39) | $b28 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 ($b9) | $b12 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 ($b13) | $b11 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 ($b60) | $b37 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 27% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 ($b166) | $b113 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 ($b94) | $b86 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 ($b834) | $b145 | + 476% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 ($b407) | $b181 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 ($b62) | $b37 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 ($b35) | $b18 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 ($b33) | $b19 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 ($b3,350) | $b3,962 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 ($b0.66) | $b1.35 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 ($b359) | $b325 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 ($b21) | $b16 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.009
BOB
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,198 prices entered by 646 different people.
Cost of living in China is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia
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