Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Xining, China
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 16% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (49元) | 50元 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (42元) | 33元 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (13元) | 13元 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (6元) | 2.00元 | + 212% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (12元) | 5.00元 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (5.04元) | 3.00元 | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (18元) | 20元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (12元) | 3.00元 | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (5.88元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (9元) | 3.00元 | + 197% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (46元) | 74元 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (10元) | 6元 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.06 (3.82元) | 6元 | - 41% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 55% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (3,937元) | 2,863元 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (2,694元) | 1,500元 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (305元) | 200元 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,920 (2,744元) | 1,500元 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (2,032元) | 800元 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (247元) | 200元 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b214 (201元) | 100元 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,883 (2,709元) | 4,040元 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (973元) | 912元 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (38元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (15元) | 19元 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b316 (297元) | 200元 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (213元) | 195元 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b697 (655元) | 700元 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (629元) | 700元 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Xining (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,064 (99,663元) | 140,000元 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.91 (3.68元) | 7元 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (141元) | 100元 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (74元) | 24元 | + 212% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Xining (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (31元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (33元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b243 (229元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (25元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (19元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (22元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (10元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (10元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (48元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 4% cheaper than in Xining (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (100元) | 100元 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (86元) | 90元 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (185元) | 1,776元 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (229元) | 300元 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (35元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (24元) | 30元 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (16元) | 10元 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (3,193元) | 3,360元 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (1.06元) | 0.20元 | + 429% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (354元) | 308元 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (16元) | 17元 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% more expensive than in Xining (China)
For example, you would need at least 9,772元 ($b10,400) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700元 in Xining.
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