- Cost of Living
- China
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 39% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 ($b53) | $b28 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 ($b33) | $b40 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 ($b15) | $b16 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 ($b15) | $b6 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($b16) | $b10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($b8) | $b6 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 ($b62) | $b21 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 ($b13) | $b12 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 ($b6) | $b6 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 ($b5.57) | $b11 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 ($b112) | $b53 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 ($b8) | $b10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($b12) | $b4.03 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in China is 33% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,740元 ($b9,623) | $b4,408 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,478元 ($b4,424) | $b2,823 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425元 ($b420) | $b365 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,603元 ($b5,536) | $b2,758 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,523元 ($b3,481) | $b1,780 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 305元 ($b301) | $b279 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 ($b87) | $b304 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,242元 ($b2,215) | $b2,835 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 ($b670) | $b1,152 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 ($b40) | $b44 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 ($b38) | $b27 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 ($b548) | $b324 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 ($b276) | $b414 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 ($b607) | $b608 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 ($b664) | $b552 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in China is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,359元 ($b143,612) | $b120,391 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($b7) | $b3.85 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155元 ($b153) | $b164 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 ($b26) | $b29 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 ($b32) | $b52 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 ($b420) | $b174 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 ($b29) | $b36 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 ($b37) | $b23 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 ($b37) | $b30 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($b10) | $b12 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 ($b14) | $b11 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 ($b59) | $b38 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 ($b157) | $b116 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 ($b85) | $b90 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 ($b714) | $b157 | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 ($b370) | $b203 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 ($b59) | $b39 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($b34) | $b19 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 ($b34) | $b18 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,299元 ($b3,259) | $b4,227 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98元 ($b0.97) | $b1.38 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 ($b296) | $b350 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($b20) | $b16 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.988
BOB
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,990 prices entered by 610 different people.
Cost of living in China is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia
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