Cost of living
Santa Cruz (Bolivia) compared to Tarija
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Overview comparison
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)Tarija
Consumer prices in Tarija are roughly 12% higher than in Santa Cruz (Bolivia).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | Tarija |
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| Total with rent one person | 426 | 670 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,359 | 1,536 |
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| Without rent one person | 304 | 315 |
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| Without rent one family | 982 | 984 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 163.57 | 269.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 290.9 | 438.64 |
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| Food person | 180 | 221 |
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| Food family | 639 | 687 |
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| Transport person | 30.17 | 83.54 |
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| Transport family | 87.71 | 196.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.46 years | 72.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | Tarija |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.52 | 3.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.41 | 21.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.51 | 6.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 | 2.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.79 | 3.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 1.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | Tarija |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 185.08 | 292.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 127.82 | 210.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 349.39 | 527.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 186.9 | 269.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.35 | 24.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.1 | 43.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.04 | 34.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | Tarija |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.32 | 8.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,468 | 1,168 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 781 | 707 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.39% | 31.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.21 | 15.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.28 | 0.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | Tarija |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.18 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.02 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.23 | 5.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.76 | 3.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.85 | 6.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.88 | 1.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.74 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | Tarija |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.77 | 41.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.91 | 7.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.16 | 28.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.2 | 7.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.24 | 45.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 124.72 | 63.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 47.84 | 176.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,310 | 3,877 |
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