- Cost of Living
- China
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 ($b51) | $b30 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 ($b35) | $b39 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 ($b15) | $b18 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 ($b15) | $b6 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($b16) | $b11 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($b8) | $b7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 ($b62) | $b22 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 ($b14) | $b12 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($b7) | $b8 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.62元 ($b5.73) | $b11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116元 ($b118) | $b51 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 ($b8) | $b10 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($b13) | $b4.24 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in China is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,201元 ($b9,392) | $b4,176 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,225元 ($b4,313) | $b2,624 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 436元 ($b445) | $b621 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,159元 ($b5,267) | $b3,276 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,381元 ($b3,451) | $b1,981 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 287元 ($b293) | $b666 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 84元 ($b85) | $b325 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,078元 ($b2,121) | $b2,707 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696元 ($b711) | $b1,133 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 ($b37) | $b42 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 ($b39) | $b32 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in China is 20% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 556元 ($b567) | $b377 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 271元 ($b277) | $b453 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 627元 ($b640) | $b652 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 706元 ($b721) | $b595 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in China is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,676元 ($b145,641) | $b110,542 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($b7) | $b3.78 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159元 ($b163) | $b170 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 ($b26) | $b39 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 ($b31) | $b56 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 ($b504) | $b193 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 ($b30) | $b28 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 ($b39) | $b24 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 ($b36) | $b32 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($b9) | $b11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 ($b13) | $b13 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57元 ($b58) | $b44 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151元 ($b154) | $b99 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 ($b88) | $b88 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 777元 ($b793) | $b165 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377元 ($b385) | $b194 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55元 ($b56) | $b44 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($b34) | $b19 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 ($b33) | $b20 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,249元 ($b3,317) | $b3,328 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03元 ($b1.05) | $b1.56 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 305元 ($b311) | $b303 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($b20) | $b19 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.021
BOB
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,115 prices entered by 584 different people.
Cost of living in China is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia
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