Cochabamba

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Local Highlights

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Thu Jan 15
18°C / 64°F
Low: 9°C / 48°F
Fri Jan 16
16°C / 61°F
Low: 10°C / 49°F
Sat Jan 17
14°C / 57°F
Low: 10°C / 49°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$172
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
25
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population841,276
  • RegionDepartamento de Cochabamba
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation2,577 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days
Tourist visas cannot be extended.

Visa de Objeto Determinado
This visa is for specific purposes such as work, study, or investment. Requirements vary depending on the specific purpose.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 2 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$28.99
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$65.35
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$9.56
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre$311.19
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$171.87
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre$542.83
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre$404.51
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center1,006.39
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center$629.70

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$0.29
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$1.45
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.45
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$7.01
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$0.56
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)13,069.16
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$6.53

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$2.90
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$17.43
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$5.08
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$1.74
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$3.29
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$2.18
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.71
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$0.92
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$1.21
  • White Rice, 1 kg$1.31
  • Eggs, 12 pack$1.51
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$4.21
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$3.87
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$6.78
  • Apples, 1 kg$1.94
  • Banana, 1 kg$0.65
  • Oranges, 1 kg$0.77
  • Tomato, 1 kg$1.26
  • Potato, 1 kg$1.16
  • Onion, 1 kg$1.06
  • Lettuce, 1 head$1.26
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$1.16
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$7.26
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$1.94
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$7.58
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.22
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$63.53

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$35.40
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child$150.78
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child3,797.32
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$45.55
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$75.25

Other

  • Cappuccino$2.35
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.75
  • Pack of Cigarettes$2.90
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax$504.61
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate10.2 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$44.77