Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Essen, Germany
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b50 (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (€5.32) | €7 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.67) | €4.15 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.77) | €0.95 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (€1.49) | €2.62 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.26 (€0.63) | €2.33 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (€2.20) | €4.84 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (€1.47) | €2.32 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (€0.79) | €1.29 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (€1.19) | €0.80 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b50 (€6) | €6 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.29) | €1.77 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.15 (€0.50) | €1.31 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 46% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,040 (€488) | €940 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (€346) | €598 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b359 (€43) | €142 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,841 (€343) | €615 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,032 (€245) | €427 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b329 (€40) | €145 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b206 (€25) | €25 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,760 (€333) | €447 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,184 (€143) | €134 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b38 (€4.64) | €8 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (€1.96) | €13 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b323 (€39) | €82 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b205 (€25) | €49 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b628 (€76) | €82 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b535 (€65) | €111 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,283 (€12,958) | €22,629 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (€0.47) | €1.43 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (€19) | €66 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (€10) | €22 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 40% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (€4.01) | €9 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (€4.29) | €13 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 (€27) | €77 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (€3.24) | €2.52 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (€2.41) | €1.73 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (€2.77) | €2.36 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (€1.25) | €1.35 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.42) | €1.38 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 27% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (€10) | €31 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (€11) | €19 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (€24) | €89 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (€29) | €56 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (€4.46) | €8 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (€3.12) | €3.15 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (€2.14) | €3.49 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (€410) | €460 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (€0.14) | €0.12 | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (€46) | €27 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (€2.09) | €6 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Essen (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Essen you would need to make just about €1,411 ($b11,678) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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