Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Talcahuano, Chile
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (CH$5,877) | CH$5,304 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b45 (CH$4,650) | CH$3,777 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (CH$1,410) | CH$1,663 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (CH$682) | CH$832 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (CH$1,315) | CH$1,922 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (CH$555) | CH$695 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (CH$1,929) | CH$3,682 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (CH$1,313) | CH$827 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (CH$647) | CH$531 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (CH$982) | CH$917 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (CH$5,079) | CH$4,889 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (CH$1,110) | CH$1,508 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.96 (CH$410) | CH$313 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 11% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,301 (CH$444,895) | CH$503,512 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (CH$296,559) | CH$322,602 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (CH$33,533) | CH$45,246 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,917 (CH$301,714) | CH$369,228 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,102 (CH$217,398) | CH$248,728 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b277 (CH$28,673) | CH$39,110 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b217 (CH$22,485) | CH$21,187 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,780 (CH$287,559) | CH$232,659 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (CH$107,150) | CH$49,061 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (CH$4,134) | CH$9,424 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b15 (CH$1,595) | CH$3,781 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 24% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b313 (CH$32,372) | CH$33,285 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (CH$23,400) | CH$19,932 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b692 (CH$71,604) | CH$35,603 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b646 (CH$66,772) | CH$44,796 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,283 (CH$11,097,311) | CH$10,699,300 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (CH$400) | CH$816 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (CH$15,509) | CH$29,931 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (CH$8,183) | CH$8,861 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 16% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (CH$3,431) | CH$3,596 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (CH$3,675) | CH$5,637 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 (CH$23,259) | CH$16,894 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (CH$2,776) | CH$2,798 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (CH$2,068) | CH$2,993 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (CH$2,376) | CH$2,456 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (CH$1,073) | CH$1,393 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (CH$1,219) | CH$1,656 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (CH$5,245) | CH$8,811 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (CH$8,982) | CH$18,694 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (CH$9,514) | CH$7,676 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (CH$20,348) | CH$28,173 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (CH$25,190) | CH$29,005 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (CH$3,817) | CH$8,958 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (CH$2,676) | CH$2,220 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (CH$1,834) | CH$2,717 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (CH$351,496) | CH$240,801 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (CH$117) | CH$70 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (CH$38,998) | CH$32,964 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (CH$1,786) | CH$3,345 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 615 prices entered by 49 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 13% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,490,000 in Talcahuano you would need to make just about CH$1,296,059 ($b12,530) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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