Cost of living in China compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 ($b35) | $b53 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 ($b35) | $b37 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 ($b13) | $b14 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($b14) | $b7 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 ($b14) | $b13 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 ($b10) | $b8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 ($b48) | $b20 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 ($b15) | $b14 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($b6) | $b8 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 ($b5.87) | $b10 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91元 ($b87) | $b52 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($b9) | $b12 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($b12) | $b4.22 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in China is 144% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,617元 ($b14,841) | $b3,340 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,345元 ($b6,980) | $b2,373 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 505元 ($b480) | $b349 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,729元 ($b6,394) | $b2,104 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858元 ($b3,666) | $b1,561 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 ($b281) | $b292 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 ($b98) | $b146 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 ($b1,387) | $b2,618 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 ($b525) | $b1,080 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 ($b42) | $b65 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59元 ($b56) | $b30 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in China is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 ($b397) | $b426 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 ($b281) | $b233 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 ($b542) | $b658 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 ($b670) | $b603 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in China is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 ($b141,332) | $b130,679 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($b8) | $b3.81 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 ($b221) | $b157 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 ($b49) | $b41 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 ($b80) | $b74 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 ($b108) | $b224 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 ($b64) | $b31 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 ($b54) | $b27 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 ($b24) | $b31 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 ($b7) | $b11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 ($b12) | $b22 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 ($b80) | $b76 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in China is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| China | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203元 ($b192) | $b77 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 ($b103) | $b89 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 ($b668) | $b152 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 285元 ($b271) | $b165 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 ($b77) | $b48 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 ($b27) | $b26 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 ($b16) | $b20 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 ($b3,729) | $b4,257 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 ($b0.32) | $b1.40 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 428元 ($b406) | $b354 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 ($b24) | $b19 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,682 prices entered by 200 different people.
Cost of living in China is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia
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