Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Tepic, Mexico
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 32% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 84 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 73 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 48 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 32 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 14 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 49 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 37 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 180 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.06 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 14 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 66% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (Mex$ 12,894) | Mex$ 7,927 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (Mex$ 8,824) | Mex$ 3,574 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 675 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,920 (Mex$ 8,986) | Mex$ 5,002 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (Mex$ 6,655) | Mex$ 4,041 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 516 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b214 (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 347 | + 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,883 (Mex$ 8,873) | Mex$ 6,254 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (Mex$ 3,188) | Mex$ 2,254 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 66 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 93 | - 45% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 46% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b316 (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 793 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 510 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b697 (Mex$ 2,147) | Mex$ 1,178 | + 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (Mex$ 2,061) | Mex$ 962 | + 114% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 10% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,064 (Mex$ 326,435) | Mex$ 260,163 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.91 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 379 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 166 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 23% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 91 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 114 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b243 (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 460 | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 172 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 46 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 57 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 95 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 34% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 253 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 118 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 471 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 426 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 65 | + 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 26 | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (Mex$ 10,458) | Mex$ 10,650 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (Mex$ 3.47) | Mex$ 4.29 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 516 | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 34% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 33,539 ($b10,897) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 25,000 in Tepic.
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