Air Doctor - Access local, trusted medical care
Air Doctor - Access local, trusted medical care

Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Summary of cost of living in Cochabamba

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $b11,098
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $b4,161
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Cochabamba
Current as of Dec 2023.

Change the currency:
Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $b34
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $b41
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $b13
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $b6
12 eggs, large $b12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $b7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $b18
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $b10
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $b7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $b10
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $b57
2 liters of coca-cola $b10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $b3.00
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Cochabamba.
Page-elements
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $b2,354
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $b1,562
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $b257
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $b1,661
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $b1,089
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $b149
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $b162
40” flat screen tv $b2,695
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $b936
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $b50
Hourly rate for cleaning help $b37
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $b349
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $b218
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $b446
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $b361
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $b112,796
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $b3.83
Monthly ticket public transport $b143
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $b59
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Cochabamba.
Page-elements
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $b47
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $b47
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $b179
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $b40
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $b21
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $b26
4 rolls of toilet paper $b9
Tube of toothpaste $b10
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $b42
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $b70
2 tickets to the movies $b74
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $b146
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $b165
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $b33
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $b20
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $b18
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $b3,002
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $b1.56
1 month of gym membership in business district $b238
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $b17
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 236 prices entered by 24 different people.
Latest price update: December 08, 2023

Did you know that ...

Do you live in Cochabamba? We need your help!

What is the price of

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new

in Cochabamba?

$b

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • Internet 8 mbps, 1 month in Belo Horizonte costs R$ 54 (about 1 hour ago)
  • 1 liter of gasoline in Oxford costs £1.42 (about 1 hour ago)
  • Public transport in Doha costs 141 ﷼‎ (about 2 hours ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Santiago, Chile costs CH$12,000 (about 2 hours ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Augsburg costs €20 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Mar del Plata costs ARS $15,000 (about 3 hours ago)

Make a different comparison:

Compare cost of living between cities:
vs