Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Tandil, Argentina

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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 118% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (ARS $667) | ARS $210 | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (ARS $569) | ARS $235 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (ARS $180) | ARS $87 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (ARS $86) | ARS $50 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (ARS $174) | ARS $74 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.78 (ARS $75) | ARS $62 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (ARS $254) | ARS $229 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (ARS $171) | ARS $49 | + 250% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (ARS $83) | ARS $27 | + 208% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (ARS $126) | ARS $74 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (ARS $685) | ARS $263 | + 161% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (ARS $144) | ARS $96 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.08 (ARS $53) | ARS $30 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 102% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 102% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (ARS $54,650) | ARS $25,397 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (ARS $37,400) | ARS $12,835 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b379 (ARS $4,946) | ARS $2,345 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,078 (ARS $40,157) | ARS $25,459 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (ARS $28,207) | ARS $9,504 | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (ARS $3,434) | ARS $3,233 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b211 (ARS $2,751) | ARS $878 | + 213% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,912 (ARS $37,982) | ARS $15,763 | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,098 (ARS $14,328) | ARS $15,185 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (ARS $521) | ARS $326 | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (ARS $226) | ARS $197 | + 14% | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 109% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (ARS $4,525) | ARS $2,442 | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (ARS $2,951) | ARS $1,621 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b725 (ARS $9,454) | ARS $2,782 | + 240% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (ARS $8,736) | ARS $2,788 | + 213% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 45% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b110,576 (ARS $1,442,458) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.94 (ARS $51) | ARS $39 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b152 (ARS $1,987) | ARS $1,537 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b84 (ARS $1,094) | ARS $341 | + 220% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 99% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b44 (ARS $567) | ARS $130 | + 335% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (ARS $563) | ARS $448 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b264 (ARS $3,446) | ARS $1,288 | + 168% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b28 (ARS $364) | ARS $314 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (ARS $281) | ARS $137 | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (ARS $341) | ARS $126 | + 171% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (ARS $145) | ARS $102 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (ARS $146) | ARS $70 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b58 (ARS $763) | ARS $512 | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 108% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (ARS $1,386) | ARS $1,096 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b93 (ARS $1,215) | ARS $445 | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (ARS $2,566) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b256 (ARS $3,337) | ARS $903 | + 269% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (ARS $487) | ARS $179 | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (ARS $350) | ARS $137 | + 155% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (ARS $242) | ARS $94 | + 157% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,394 (ARS $44,281) | ARS $25,594 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (ARS $15) | ARS $9 | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b383 (ARS $5,002) | ARS $1,324 | + 278% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (ARS $229) | ARS $128 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 90% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $134,979 ($b10,347) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $71,000 in Tandil.
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