Cost of living in Bolivia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (54元) | 41元 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (42元) | 38元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (9元) | 10元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (24元) | 50元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b59 (62元) | 89元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (13元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.13 (4.30元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,684 (3,831元) | 11,256元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,803 (2,915元) | 5,248元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b378 (393元) | 450元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,703 (2,810元) | 6,564元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,465 (2,564元) | 3,518元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b297 (309元) | 296元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 (170元) | 100元 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (3,620元) | 1,460元 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (1,303元) | 553元 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (56元) | 43元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (25元) | 50元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (455元) | 418元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (278元) | 302元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (657元) | 553元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (591元) | 705元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (150,512元) | 137,169元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (3.90元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (154元) | 228元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (36元) | 45元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (72元) | 59元 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (210元) | 114元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (21元) | 67元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (26元) | 57元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (40元) | 25元 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (12元) | 6元 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (68元) | 64元 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bolivia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (59元) | 169元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b102 (106元) | 100元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (158元) | 1,179元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (192元) | 320元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (49元) | 81元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (28元) | 28元 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (23元) | 19元 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (4,427元) | 3,680元 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (1.46元) | 0.34元 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b328 (341元) | 394元 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (17元) | 25元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 20% cheaper than in China
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