Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 14% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 39 different people.
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $b50 (Rp 105,729) | Rp 44,112 | 140% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $b44 (Rp 93,176) | Rp 48,526 | 92% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $b14 (Rp 29,236) | Rp 33,698 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $b6 (Rp 13,548) | Rp 19,450 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $b12 (Rp 26,100) | Rp 30,214 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $b5.26 (Rp 11,126) | Rp 18,914 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $b18 (Rp 38,553) | Rp 78,252 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $b12 (Rp 25,844) | Rp 46,943 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $b7 (Rp 13,818) | Rp 19,878 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $b10 (Rp 20,797) | Rp 39,003 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $b50 (Rp 106,035) | Rp 368,013 | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $b11 (Rp 22,590) | Rp 15,238 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $b4.15 (Rp 8,789) | Rp 13,899 | 37% |
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 20% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b4,040 (Rp 8,552,188) | Rp 12,560,300 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,867 (Rp 6,068,567) | Rp 8,631,350 | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $b359 (Rp 759,935) | Rp 1,622,390 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b2,841 (Rp 6,014,231) | Rp 6,400,260 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,032 (Rp 4,300,203) | Rp 3,534,780 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $b329 (Rp 696,332) | Rp 1,078,720 | 35% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $b206 (Rp 436,222) | Rp 449,208 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $b2,760 (Rp 5,842,227) | Rp 4,361,840 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b1,184 (Rp 2,505,169) | Rp 3,002,950 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $b38 (Rp 81,388) | Rp 42,099 | 93% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $b16 (Rp 34,427) | Rp 70,000 | 51% |
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $b323 (Rp 682,838) | Rp 703,793 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $b205 (Rp 434,201) | Rp 486,858 | 11% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b628 (Rp 1,329,093) | Rp 903,764 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $b535 (Rp 1,132,140) | Rp 920,827 | 23% |
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $b107,283 (Rp 227,087,052) | Rp 407,577,000 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $b3.87 (Rp 8,192) | Rp 7,850 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $b155 (Rp 328,950) | Rp 610,619 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $b79 (Rp 167,460) | Rp 43,741 | 283% |
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 42% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b33 (Rp 70,215) | Rp 32,701 | 115% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $b36 (Rp 75,198) | Rp 48,814 | 54% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $b225 (Rp 475,947) | Rp 155,567 | 206% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $b27 (Rp 56,803) | Rp 121,671 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $b20 (Rp 42,314) | Rp 28,648 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $b23 (Rp 48,616) | Rp 41,689 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $b10 (Rp 21,954) | Rp 21,282 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $b12 (Rp 24,945) | Rp 11,394 | 119% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $b51 (Rp 107,337) | Rp 98,271 | 9% |
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 21% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $b87 (Rp 183,797) | Rp 159,599 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $b92 (Rp 194,697) | Rp 86,453 | 125% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $b197 (Rp 416,384) | Rp 590,688 | 30% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $b244 (Rp 515,476) | Rp 385,987 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $b37 (Rp 78,106) | Rp 74,384 | 5% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $b26 (Rp 54,752) | Rp 41,724 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $b18 (Rp 37,529) | Rp 78,619 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $b3,398 (Rp 7,192,752) | Rp 6,834,830 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $b1.13 (Rp 2,384) | Rp 2,014 | 18% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $b377 (Rp 798,025) | Rp 441,758 | 81% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $b17 (Rp 36,556) | Rp 20,107 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Rp 41,200,000 in Tangerang you would need to make just about Rp 35,495,535 ($b16,769) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.