Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 24% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 ($b55) | $b54 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 ($b38) | $b42 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 ($b17) | $b13 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 ($b14) | $b6 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 ($b14) | $b13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($b9) | $b6 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 ($b60) | $b24 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 ($b13) | $b12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($b7) | $b7 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 ($b6) | $b11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 ($b105) | $b49 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($b9) | $b11 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 ($b10) | $b3.81 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in China is 50% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,102元 ($b7,565) | $b4,117 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,498元 ($b4,790) | $b2,691 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451元 ($b480) | $b309 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,526元 ($b6,951) | $b2,915 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,490元 ($b3,718) | $b1,837 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300元 ($b319) | $b236 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77元 ($b82) | $b193 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,999元 ($b2,129) | $b2,560 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 630元 ($b671) | $b941 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 ($b49) | $b41 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 ($b50) | $b31 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in China is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388元 ($b414) | $b358 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221元 ($b235) | $b291 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 ($b577) | $b544 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 505元 ($b538) | $b484 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in China is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 154,180元 ($b164,217) | $b97,028 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177元 ($b189) | $b165 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 39% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 ($b31) | $b46 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37元 ($b39) | $b25 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 438元 ($b466) | $b211 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 ($b33) | $b49 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 ($b40) | $b23 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 ($b35) | $b26 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($b10) | $b11 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 ($b11) | $b12 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 ($b88) | $b57 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192元 ($b204) | $b63 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89元 ($b94) | $b84 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 996元 ($b1,061) | $b249 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401元 ($b427) | $b204 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 ($b74) | $b38 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 ($b36) | $b24 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 ($b33) | $b18 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 ($b3,376) | $b2,975 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55元 ($b0.58) | $b1.35 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 395元 ($b421) | $b341 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 ($b23) | $b17 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.065
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Cost of living in China is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia
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