Cost of living
Potosi (Bolivia) compared to Cochabamba
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Overview comparison
Potosi (Bolivia)Cochabamba
Consumer prices in Cochabamba are roughly 17% higher than in Potosi (Bolivia).
Cost of living
| Item | Potosi (Bolivia) | Cochabamba |
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| Total with rent one person | 466 | 526 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,354 | 1,443 |
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| Without rent one person | 317 | 425 |
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| Without rent one family | 821 | 910 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 143.36 | 254.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 236.13 | 375.77 |
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| Food person | 248 | 205 |
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| Food family | 702 | 690 |
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| Transport person | 13.75 | 76.93 |
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| Transport family | 39.52 | 180.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.78 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potosi (Bolivia) | Cochabamba |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.33 | 3.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.63 | 18.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.64 | 6.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 | 2.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.85 | 3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 1.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potosi (Bolivia) | Cochabamba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 136.69 | 265.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.48 | 159.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 251.91 | 430.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 208.71 | 347.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.27 | 26.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.01 | 40.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.23 | 30.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potosi (Bolivia) | Cochabamba |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 8.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,083 | 1,134 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 871 | 775 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.5% | 27.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.96 | 12.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potosi (Bolivia) | Cochabamba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.13 | 0.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.03 | 1.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.93 | 5.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.61 | 3.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.78 | 5.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.85 | 0.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Potosi (Bolivia) | Cochabamba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.78 | 31.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.15 | 5.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.69 | 27.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.82 | 6.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.15 | 55.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 159.34 | 62.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 51.58 | 169.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,957 | 3,873 |
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