Cost of living in Bolivia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (43元) | 42元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (41元) | 34元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (14元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.89 (6元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (20元) | 53元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (16元) | 14元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (7元) | 5.82元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11元) | 5.36元 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (55元) | 103元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (10元) | 8元 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.84 (3.99元) | 15元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b5,764 (5,987元) | 8,839元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,137 (4,297元) | 4,621元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b343 (356元) | 386元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,716 (4,899元) | 5,293元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,025 (2,104元) | 3,034元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b274 (284元) | 280元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b230 (239元) | 87元 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,752 (2,859元) | 2,283元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,029 (1,068元) | 525元 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (50元) | 38元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (19元) | 50元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b443 (461元) | 447元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b404 (420元) | 235元 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 (563元) | 608元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b497 (516元) | 568元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,622 (106,594元) | 129,883元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (3.99元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b145 (151元) | 151元 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 (23元) | 32元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (47元) | 34元 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b186 (193元) | 357元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (34元) | 40元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (24元) | 50元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (26元) | 33元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (14元) | 11元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 (48元) | 74元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b69 (72元) | 179元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (89元) | 96元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b174 (181元) | 1,203元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b191 (199元) | 359元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (38元) | 67元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (24元) | 32元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (18元) | 28元 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,297 (3,425元) | 3,283元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.16 (1.20元) | 0.28元 | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b371 (385元) | 312元 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (16元) | 20元 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in China
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