Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (54元) | 44元 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b45 (43元) | 29元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (13元) | 10元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (12元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (5.09元) | 10元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (18元) | 55元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (12元) | 9元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (5.94元) | 9元 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (9元) | 5.53元 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (47元) | 115元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (10元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.96 (3.76元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 45% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,301 (4,084元) | 3,511元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (2,722元) | 1,936元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (308元) | 207元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,917 (2,769元) | 2,406元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,102 (1,995元) | 1,222元 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b277 (263元) | 150元 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b217 (206元) | 63元 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,780 (2,639元) | 2,386元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (983元) | 426元 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (38元) | 34元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b15 (15元) | 39元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 11% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b313 (297元) | 533元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (215元) | 150元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b692 (657元) | 449元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b646 (613元) | 382元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 16% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,283 (101,859元) | 108,000元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (3.67元) | 7元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (142元) | 71元 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (75元) | 37元 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 21% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (31元) | 24元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (34元) | 43元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 (213元) | 200元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (25元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (19元) | 44元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (22元) | 25元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (10元) | 8元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (11元) | 11元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (48元) | 56元 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 8% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (82元) | 173元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (87元) | 89元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (187元) | 399元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (231元) | 313元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (35元) | 53元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (25元) | 26元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (17元) | 25元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (3,226元) | 3,999元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (1.07元) | 0.25元 | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (358元) | 282元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (16元) | 21元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 5% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 10,545元 ($b11,107) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000元 in Taiyuan.
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