- Cost of Living
- China
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 ($b59) | $b25 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 ($b35) | $b39 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 ($b18) | $b15 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 ($b17) | $b6 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 ($b16) | $b10 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 ($b9) | $b7 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元66 ($b72) | $b20 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 ($b15) | $b11 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 ($b8) | $b7 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.28 ($b5.75) | $b11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 ($b116) | $b54 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 ($b9) | $b9 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 ($b14) | $b4.10 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in China is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,364 ($b11,272) | $b4,190 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,263 ($b5,724) | $b2,789 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元443 ($b482) | $b367 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,264 ($b5,725) | $b2,524 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,950 ($b4,296) | $b1,548 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元323 ($b351) | $b265 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 ($b107) | $b322 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,433 ($b2,646) | $b3,227 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元683 ($b743) | $b1,118 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元42 ($b46) | $b42 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 ($b37) | $b18 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元561 ($b610) | $b385 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元275 ($b299) | $b472 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元647 ($b704) | $b583 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元711 ($b774) | $b526 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in China is 33% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元146,811 ($b159,679) | $b137,407 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($b7) | $b3.78 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元158 ($b171) | $b120 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 77% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 ($b28) | $b39 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元37 ($b40) | $b32 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元418 ($b455) | $b159 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 ($b37) | $b35 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元41 ($b44) | $b20 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 ($b38) | $b22 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 ($b11) | $b11 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 ($b12) | $b14 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元64 ($b70) | $b29 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 182% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元164 ($b178) | $b83 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元99 ($b108) | $b78 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元887 ($b965) | $b85 | + 1033% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元408 ($b444) | $b199 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 ($b71) | $b34 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 ($b37) | $b17 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元33 ($b36) | $b19 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,272 ($b3,559) | $b4,293 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元11 ($b12) | $b1.20 | + 904% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元413 ($b449) | $b284 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 ($b22) | $b16 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.088
BOB
/
CNY
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Cost of living in China is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia
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