Cost of living in Bolivia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b55 (56元) | 46元 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (43元) | 40元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (15元) | 16元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (7元) | 18元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (11元) | 19元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (7元) | 11元 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (23元) | 63元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (11元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (9元) | 6元 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (45元) | 118元 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (11元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.54 (3.61元) | 16元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,806 (3,887元) | 15,059元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,650 (2,707元) | 9,006元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b272 (278元) | 421元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,608 (2,664元) | 7,547元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,833 (1,872元) | 4,347元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b420 (429元) | 262元 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b177 (181元) | 115元 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,437 (2,489元) | 1,143元 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,047 (1,070元) | 589元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (52元) | 39元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (40元) | 51元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b363 (371元) | 529元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (289元) | 248元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b548 (559元) | 626元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b492 (503元) | 828元 | - 39% | |
| 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 | $b86,793 (88,655元) | 161,247元 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (3.95元) | 9元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (172元) | 204元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (48元) | 39元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (75元) | 27元 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b219 (224元) | 391元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (47元) | 53元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (30元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (11元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (56元) | 74元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (72元) | 265元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b80 (82元) | 110元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (163元) | 1,294元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b210 (214元) | 348元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (42元) | 79元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (26元) | 29元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (20元) | 18元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (2,028元) | 3,321元 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (1.49元) | 0.20元 | + 647% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b324 (331元) | 410元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (17元) | 24元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in China
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