- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b30 (30元) | 53元 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b39 (39元) | 34元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (22元) | 61元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (6元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11元) | 5.78元 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (51元) | 111元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.88 (3.85元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,408 (4,385元) | 9,733元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,823 (2,809元) | 4,487元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b365 (363元) | 446元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,758 (2,743元) | 5,612元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,780 (1,771元) | 3,578元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b279 (278元) | 325元 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b304 (302元) | 85元 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,835 (2,820元) | 2,229元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,152 (1,146元) | 670元 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b44 (43元) | 39元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b324 (322元) | 558元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 (411元) | 270元 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b615 (612元) | 612元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b552 (549元) | 685元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b120,391 (119,765元) | 143,984元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (3.82元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (179元) | 153元 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b29 (29元) | 27元 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b52 (51元) | 34元 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b182 (181元) | 456元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (36元) | 28元 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (22元) | 37元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (30元) | 37元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (12元) | 10元 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (11元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (39元) | 60元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b116 (115元) | 155元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b89 (89元) | 87元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b157 (156元) | 749元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b203 (202元) | 368元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b39 (38元) | 60元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (19元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (17元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,227 (4,205元) | 3,274元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.38 (1.37元) | 1.00元 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b337 (335元) | 300元 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (16元) | 20元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.995
CNY
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in China
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