Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Takasaki, Japan
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 36% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (¥790) | ¥867 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (¥674) | ¥667 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (¥213) | ¥350 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (¥101) | ¥136 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (¥207) | ¥240 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.78 (¥89) | ¥400 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (¥302) | ¥656 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (¥203) | ¥700 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (¥99) | ¥250 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (¥149) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (¥812) | ¥1,500 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (¥171) | ¥240 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.08 (¥63) | ¥146 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (¥64,788) | ¥126,011 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (¥44,338) | ¥75,942 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b379 (¥5,864) | ¥20,058 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,078 (¥47,607) | ¥80,000 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (¥33,440) | ¥60,000 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (¥4,071) | ¥15,000 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b211 (¥3,261) | ¥6,370 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,912 (¥45,028) | ¥130,000 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,098 (¥16,986) | ¥15,000 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (¥618) | ¥900 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (¥268) | ¥2,000 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 8% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (¥5,364) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (¥3,498) | ¥4,000 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b725 (¥11,208) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (¥10,357) | ¥12,000 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 14% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b110,576 (¥1,710,054) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.94 (¥61) | ¥146 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b152 (¥2,356) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b84 (¥1,297) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 17% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b44 (¥673) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (¥667) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b264 (¥4,086) | ¥950 | + 330% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b28 (¥431) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (¥333) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (¥404) | ¥350 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (¥172) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (¥173) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b58 (¥904) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 33% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (¥1,644) | ¥7,000 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b93 (¥1,440) | ¥2,800 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (¥3,042) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b256 (¥3,956) | ¥1,800 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (¥578) | ¥500 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (¥415) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (¥286) | ¥600 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,394 (¥52,496) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (¥17) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b383 (¥5,930) | ¥9,800 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (¥271) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥409,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥273,544 ($b17,688) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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