Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 221% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 ($b125) | $b27 | + 360% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 ($b64) | $b29 | + 121% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.91 ($b41) | $b12 | + 249% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 ($b7) | $b5.34 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.11 ($b28) | $b10 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 ($b35) | $b5.49 | + 529% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 ($b50) | $b15 | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 ($b29) | $b9 | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 ($b13) | $b4.39 | + 198% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 ($b30) | $b13 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 ($b114) | $b38 | + 200% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 ($b16) | $b11 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 ($b22) | $b4.55 | + 376% | |
Housing | + 485% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 485% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,773 ($b26,010) | $b2,703 | + 862% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 ($b18,594) | $b1,690 | + 1001% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 ($b1,037) | $b206 | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 ($b18,042) | $b1,841 | + 880% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 ($b12,342) | $b1,245 | + 891% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 ($b730) | $b159 | + 361% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 ($b380) | $b195 | + 95% | |
40” flat screen tv | $304 ($b2,095) | $b2,914 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 ($b1,678) | $b1,888 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 ($b91) | $b50 | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 ($b155) | $b13 | + 1110% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 ($b409) | $b325 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 ($b275) | $b273 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 ($b574) | $b515 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 ($b851) | $b377 | + 126% | |
Transportation | + 315% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 315% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,229 ($b180,799) | $b100,489 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 ($b5.63) | $b3.73 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $128 ($b885) | $b137 | + 546% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 ($b181) | $b18 | + 878% | |
Personal Care | + 203% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 ($b62) | $b45 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 ($b162) | $b12 | + 1253% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 ($b1,210) | $b121 | + 896% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 ($b59) | $b34 | + 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 ($b32) | $b26 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 ($b48) | $b33 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 ($b33) | $b11 | + 205% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 ($b16) | $b15 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 ($b211) | $b29 | + 625% | |
Entertainment | + 204% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 ($b437) | $b61 | + 612% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $33 ($b227) | $b68 | + 233% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 ($b2,773) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 ($b931) | $b142 | + 555% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 ($b124) | $b29 | + 330% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 ($b36) | $b15 | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 ($b57) | $b24 | + 137% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 ($b2,744) | $b2,243 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 ($b3.33) | $b1.18 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 ($b639) | $b310 | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 ($b104) | $b17 | + 521% | |
TOTAL | + 282% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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