Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 29% 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 721 prices entered by 49 different people.
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 26% 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 | ||
| $b45 (46元) | 50元 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $b41 (42元) | 33元 | 25% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $b15 (16元) | 13元 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $b6 (7元) | 2.00元 | 228% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $b12 (12元) | 5.00元 | 143% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $b5.69 (5.78元) | 3.00元 | 93% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $b18 (18元) | 20元 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $b15 (15元) | 3.00元 | 410% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $b7 (7元) | 7元 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $b10 (10元) | 3.00元 | 228% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $b68 (69元) | 74元 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $b11 (11元) | 6元 | 71% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $b4.65 (4.73元) | 6元 | 27% |
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 85% 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 | ||
| $b4,325 (4,396元) | 2,863元 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,624 (2,667元) | 1,500元 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $b462 (470元) | 200元 | 135% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b3,406 (3,462元) | 1,500元 | 131% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,390 (2,429元) | 800元 | 204% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $b307 (312元) | 200元 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $b269 (273元) | 100元 | 173% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $b2,920 (2,968元) | 4,040元 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b1,031 (1,048元) | 912元 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $b41 (42元) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $b17 (18元) | 19元 | 9% |
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 43% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $b455 (463元) | 200元 | 131% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $b281 (285元) | 195元 | 46% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b692 (704元) | 700元 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $b708 (720元) | 700元 | 3% |
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 16% more expensive than 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 | ||
| $b117,220 (119,154元) | 140,000元 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $b3.78 (3.84元) | 7元 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $b181 (184元) | 100元 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $b80 (81元) | 24元 | 240% |
| 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) | ||
| $b45 (46元) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $b43 (44元) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $b250 (254元) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $b28 (28元) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $b22 (22元) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $b25 (25元) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $b11 (11元) | 8元 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $b11 (11元) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $b52 (53元) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 7% more expensive than in Xining (China) | ||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | Xining (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $b109 (111元) | 100元 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $b91 (92元) | 90元 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $b197 (200元) | 1,776元 | 89% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $b242 (246元) | 300元 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $b40 (41元) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $b28 (28元) | 30元 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $b17 (17元) | 10元 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $b3,347 (3,403元) | 3,360元 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $b1.16 (1.18元) | 0.20元 | 490% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $b390 (396元) | 308元 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $b16 (16元) | 17元 | 4% |
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For example, you would need at least 11,076元 ($b10,896) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,600元 in Xining.