Cost of living in Bolivia compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Bolivia is about the same as in China | ||||
Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b56 (58元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b46 (48元) | 39元 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (15元) | 13元 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (12元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (21元) | 55元 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (12元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (12元) | 6元 | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b55 (57元) | 87元 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.23 (4.41元) | 11元 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,517 (3,671元) | 13,566元 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,174 (2,269元) | 7,567元 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b325 (339元) | 499元 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,322 (2,424元) | 6,485元 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,426 (1,488元) | 4,297元 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b283 (295元) | 321元 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b159 (166元) | 94元 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,432 (2,539元) | 1,393元 | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,210 (1,263元) | 485元 | + 160% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (47元) | 40元 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (37元) | 46元 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Bolivia is about the same as in China | ||||
Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b441 (460元) | 452元 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b262 (274元) | 258元 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b619 (646元) | 612元 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b529 (552元) | 779元 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b112,693 (117,625元) | 166,194元 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (4.00元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (185元) | 252元 | - 26% | |
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) | $b58 (60元) | 43元 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (60元) | 40元 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b206 (215元) | 212元 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (41元) | 46元 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (26元) | 49元 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (30元) | 41元 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (9元) | 12元 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b75 (79元) | 94元 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Bolivia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b98 (102元) | 251元 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b88 (91元) | 107元 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b190 (198元) | 895元 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b190 (199元) | 293元 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (37元) | 77元 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b22 (23元) | 29元 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (22元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,200 (4,383元) | 3,006元 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.06 (1.10元) | 0.40元 | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b363 (379元) | 356元 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b20 (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,387 prices entered by 234 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 27% cheaper than in China
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