Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 27% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (210 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (180 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (55 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (27 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (53 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (22 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (75 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (51 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (25 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (38 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (199 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (43 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.06 (16 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 57% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (16,955 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (11,603 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (1,312 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,920 (11,817 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (8,751 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (1,065 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b214 (867 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,883 (11,668 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (4,192 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (162 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (67 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b316 (1,277 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (916 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b697 (2,823 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (2,710 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,064 (429,248 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.91 (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (607 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (320 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 27% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (134 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (144 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b243 (985 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (109 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (81 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (93 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (42 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (45 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (207 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (430 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (372 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (796 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (986 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (149 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (105 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (69 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (13,752 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (4.56 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (1,526 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (70 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 23% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 54,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 41,340 NT$ ($b10,215) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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