Cost of living in Bolivia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (47元) | 43元 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (39元) | 37元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (12元) | 17元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (22元) | 48元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (10元) | 13元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (43元) | 97元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (10元) | 9元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (2.94元) | 13元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (3,815元) | 13,898元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 (2,257元) | 8,379元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (260元) | 462元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,805 (2,749元) | 6,525元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (1,612元) | 4,376元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (176元) | 516元 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (152元) | 140元 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (2,162元) | 1,829元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (833元) | 546元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (46元) | 50元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (22元) | 66元 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (272元) | 511元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (189元) | 288元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (481元) | 654元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (369元) | 844元 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (101,796元) | 148,501元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (4.06元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (172元) | 206元 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (30元) | 28元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (44元) | 27元 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (196元) | 386元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (38元) | 30元 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (25元) | 19元 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (30元) | 44元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (10元) | 21元 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (15元) | 16元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (68元) | 82元 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (78元) | 260元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (80元) | 122元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (126元) | 417元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (156元) | 319元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (34元) | 90元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (17元) | 19元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (3,978元) | 2,968元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (1.46元) | 0.24元 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (350元) | 410元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,428 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 37% cheaper than in China
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