Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 14% more expensive than in Xining (China)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 36 different people.
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 19% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $b57 (54元) | 50元 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $b45 (43元) | 33元 | 27% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $b14 (13元) | 13元 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $b7 (6元) | 2.00元 | 212% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $b13 (12元) | 5.00元 | 141% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $b5.36 (5.07元) | 3.00元 | 69% |
| 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 | 300% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $b6 (5.92元) | 7元 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $b9 (9元) | 3.00元 | 200% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $b49 (46元) | 74元 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $b11 (10元) | 6元 | 58% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $b3.96 (3.75元) | 6元 | 42% |
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 58% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b4,301 (4,071元) | 2,863元 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,867 (2,714元) | 1,500元 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $b324 (307元) | 200元 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b2,917 (2,761元) | 1,500元 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,102 (1,989元) | 800元 | 149% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $b277 (262元) | 200元 | 31% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $b217 (206元) | 100元 | 106% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $b2,780 (2,631元) | 4,040元 | 35% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b1,036 (980元) | 912元 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $b40 (38元) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $b15 (15元) | 19元 | 25% |
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $b313 (296元) | 200元 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $b226 (214元) | 195元 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b692 (655元) | 700元 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $b646 (611元) | 700元 | 13% |
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $b107,283 (101,541元) | 140,000元 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $b3.87 (3.66元) | 7元 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $b150 (142元) | 100元 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $b79 (75元) | 24元 | 214% |
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b33 (31元) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $b36 (34元) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $b225 (213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 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $b12 (11元) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $b51 (48元) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $b87 (82元) | 100元 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $b92 (87元) | 90元 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $b197 (186元) | 1,776元 | 90% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $b244 (230元) | 300元 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $b37 (35元) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $b26 (24元) | 30元 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $b18 (17元) | 10元 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $b3,398 (3,216元) | 3,360元 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $b1.13 (1.07元) | 0.20元 | 433% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $b377 (357元) | 308元 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $b17 (16元) | 17元 | 4% |
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For example, you would need at least 9,086元 ($b9,600) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,000元 in Xining.