Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Summary of cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $b14,133
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $b6,150
  • Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is cheaper than in 85% of cities in Latin America (23 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is cheaper than in 92% of cities in the World (138 out of 150)
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List of prices in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $b56
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $b52
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $b12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $b7
12 eggs, large $b13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $b7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $b16
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $b12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $b8
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $b10
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $b50
2 liters of coca-cola $b11
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $b5.57
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $b4,003
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $b3,017
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $b534
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $b3,484
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $b2,126
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $b298
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $b156
40” flat screen tv $b2,437
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $b1,290
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $b52
Hourly rate for cleaning help $b26
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $b507
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $b308
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $b693
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $b737
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $b90,253
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $b3.74
Monthly ticket public transport $b164
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $b66
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $b46
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $b48
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $b224
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $b30
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $b26
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $b28
4 rolls of toilet paper $b11
Tube of toothpaste $b17
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $b71
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $b82
2 tickets to the movies $b96
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $b164
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $b265
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $b42
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $b28
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $b19
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $b3,785
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $b1.16
1 month of gym membership in business district $b388
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $b20
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 278 prices entered by 28 different people.
Latest price update: February 09, 2025

Santa Cruz de la Sierra position in our World Ranking

the world
138th
out of 150
latin america
23rd
out of 27

Cheapest and most expensive products in Santa Cruz de la Sierra compared to other cities:

the world
2nd
the world
2nd
the world
3rd
the world
4th
the world
5th
latin america
1st

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