Cost of living in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

What's the cost of living like living in Bolivia's most expensive city? I talk about exactly that and how far your money can go.
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[@raulpedriel]

Great video Ollie :) ❤️ and also so interesting, because you show that live on Santa Cruz it’s not so expensive and people learn more about this beautiful South American city ☺️ I’ll gonna miss your videos about Bolivia 🇧🇴 🥲

[@ollielevido7407]

Ah! Raul, you are too kind. I enjoy living here and want people to know that Santa Cruz is an option if they want to live here. Don't worry, you'll be able to see my videos in Brazil haha!

[@mycompasslawp.a.4328]

I lived in Bolivia for five years, 2.5 in Santa Cruz and 2.5 in Cochabamba. This is pretty accurate. Only thing I would add is that the cost of buying a vehicle is probably three times as much as in the US or Europe.

[@ollielevido7407]

I have heard that! I wouldn't drive in Bolivia! Too scary haha

[@therevolution91]

Can you import a scooter? (from Bulgaria, Europe) Like: Moving one time around the globe & then relocate your furniture there. For sure really cheap. 🤦‍♂️

[@carladoriamedina]

@@therevolution91 no need to import, there are many places where you can buy cheap scooters in Bolivia

[@artsoto5459]

Hello, We are moving there soon, my daughter, wife and I, how much can you make as an English teacher, we probably will be moving there with about 100 to 150k usd, my wife is from Bolivia, we are tired of the hustle and bustle that USA has

[@ollielevido7407]

That 100k will last you more than 10 years if you don't buy a property. However, you can make between 500 and 1k a month teaching.

[@leonardoz.wongbae9165]

@@ollielevido7407, can you live on USD$1k per month in Bolivia?

[@circlestar8697]

Very informative thank you.

[@ollielevido7407]

Thanks for watching!

[@ivane7535]

Excelente video saludos

[@ollielevido7407]

Gracias!

[@billhennessey6374]

How strong is the internet connection? Would it work for a digital nomad?

[@qhaliyheretei]

It is good inside the city, if you go out to explore outside the city in the tourist places you will have some areas along the way that you will lose connection, but once you reach the place you want to visit you will have a signal again.

[@shaccooper4828]

I wish you told prices in $

[@exoticgringo]

Hola, new KZbin friend! :) The video was definitely insightful and I love Numbeo too - but I love NomadList a bit more. It just looks better! If you're currently in Bolivia, you may even wanna showcase things in real life. That would make such a video 10x more interesting.

[@ollielevido7407]

Oh wow, I'll check that one out. I agree with you. When I made the video I didn't have any videos from life here.

[@therevolution91]

But nomadlist is a bit less accurate. Not?!

[@williampalacio9980]

Thanks for posting this video,, kind of interesting , Tell us more about security ,,, robberies, hold ups. Etc,, Crime in general,cab security, and so on,,arm robberies , and so on , we are in Australia , , visiting bolivia is within our plans , apart from those neighboring countries as well,, be good mate take care, tata,,,,all set like and suscribed ,,,,,,,

[@ollielevido7407]

Hey William. Thanks for the comment. I lived in Bolivia and was never robbed, nor did I feel like someone was going to rob me. Except this one time in Sucre, but I quickly went into a pharmacy to avoid that. Are you from Australia? I def recommend you visit Bolivia. It's a very interesting place with nice people.

[@gilgamesch1224]

Hey, i too lived in Santa Cruz for a year, and can tell you that Bolivia is mostly save. Sure dont walk alone trough the streets of el Alto, Oruro or poorer parts of Santa Cruz at night, but when you compare it to other countries of south america tourist safety is very good. When you are in a big local, not touristie market or at the terminal de buses watch your pockets (thiefes are rare, but exist). armed robberies dont happen. When there is a political situation it comes to "bloqueos" (some farmers/workers/general protesters block the streets from a city or to a city) but thoes are anounced in papers and basically some guy at your hotel is gonna know about them, and if you fear you are locked in a city dont worry. Most of those protests last one day, and the airport is always open (depends on your budget)

[@therevolution91]

@@gilgamesch1224 What was negative there? (because you left again) Are there a lot of 🦟🦟s?!

[@elperro3056]

So 500 dollar a month 🤔 wow it a steal I like

[@ollielevido7407]

it is!

[@antoniohicks3420]

Would you say this information is still relatively current, or fairly outdated, two years later?

[@polombiatravels9553]

Hey u dont need to use currency converter, u just can change currency Numbeo and it will show u in any currency u need :) anyway, is it safe city?

[@ollielevido7407]

Ah thanks for that! Didn't know haha! I felt very safe in Bolivia... Much more than I do in Brazil. Check out my other street videos in Bolivia, they show the vibe there.

[@polombiatravels9553]

@@ollielevido7407 I wanna go there in september, is it not rainy at that time?

[@germangutierrezmelgar6776]

@@polombiatravels9553 actually not, september is 2 or 3 months prior to rains and is kind of windy and hot

[@luciabond2718]

How is the Wifi internet year round? I mean is it pretty stable? I wouldnt mind moving to Sta. Cruz but my work is strictly from home so I would need to ensure internet is reliable. I miss Sta Cruz!

[@storatus]

Tigo is the best. It‘s very stable, there are rarely problems. There are a lot of people working from home now, including me. Right now apartments and rooms are very cheap to rent beacause of the pandemic (probably 30% below former prices) however this will change very soon, santa cruz is growing like crazy and not like the rest of Bolivia.

[@ollielevido7407]

I had tigo with 40mpbs speed. Never had an issue. They were reliable and fast. I work online and was never out-of-work because of an internet issue! Go for it!

[@peaceandlove5214]

What about safety?

[@sabugdalantx]

good video, I have a stupid video I as America citizen who is single but with adult kids in America if I own and for a house in Bolivia what happens when I did? Can they get it?

[@ollielevido7407]

Hey Chris. I'm really not too sure on this topic. Bolivia is quite chaotic, bureaucratically, so i'd get legal advice.

[@bananapatch9118]

We are retiring in 6 months, speak Spanish, and have lived in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Our plan in to start in Mexico and over years slowly travel south, ending in Buenas Aires. Wondering…. Who would Bolivia appeal to ? The temps there seem a bit hotter than we like. Is there a cool weather city in Bolivia that you like ? Thx !

[@ollielevido7407]

Depends where you go. Santa Cruz is topical and humid. Maybe Tarija or Cochabamba might appeal to you

[@AutoWorldzz]

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[@ollielevido7407]

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[@jeffreyhenrriquez9782]

Where do I find cannabis?

[@ollielevido7407]

Idk haha

[@tariqbarakat9300]

thanks for all the good videos they are really helpful for people like me .. I ve just moved from California to Bolivia, Santa cruz . I need to learn Spanish and I need your help , do you know any place, school or a teacher that can help me . Thank u again

[@ollielevido7407]

Hey, good luck! Contact Language Connection on Instagram. They might be able to help

[@tariqbarakat9300]

@@ollielevido7407 thank u

[@davidtf3728]

Good video but that thumbnail doesn't represent the culture of Santa Cruz

[@ollielevido7407]

Thanks :) this video is more about $$ than the culture. Be sure to check out my other videos from Santa Cruz. :)

[@jakecanales8705]

How much to rent that other room?

[@ollielevido7407]

Hey! Unfortunately I'm leaving and new people have already been found :)

[@vusumuzi_mathumo]

@@ollielevido7407 but how much is a room on everage

[@thelifeofkunja8644]

Hi friends .I want your help is it possible ?

[@ollielevido7407]

Ask away, maybe I can offer some advice

[@slohmann6042]

Ollie, Bolivia is not the poorest country. Most South American countries are poor but people from there love living there it’s not America but people live with less & are happier..im from Bolivia so I know..

[@lilidelaperito7505]

👍👍👍💞🇧🇴🇧🇴💖

[@elviragarcia3258]

No in Sud AMerica, Bolivia!!!!!

[@charlyortibolsa286]

Saying that Bolivia is one of the most poor countries in South America is rude and offensive way to say it, even though it may be a poor country you can not say that way, instead you should say … Bolivia is not on top richest countries in South America …

[@ollielevido7407]

Fair point. I'm just stating facts and if the truth hurts, then that's your problem :)

[@elviragarcia3258]

We were always rich with : Bolivia has rich like, minerals, petrol, gas, LITIO, and much more. Before the rich cauntries use to take all resources. like USA, UK, urope.

[@ollielevido7407]

Exactly

[@jasong6967]

Real question; is it easy to get cocaine there? It is part of their culture and is pretty much legal

[@danielmanrique4075]

Jajjajaja 😆

[@jasong6967]

@@danielmanrique4075 It’s OFFICIAL! I’m getting banged the fuck up on the good shit!

[@williampalacio9980]

With THE money you buy an ounce in NYC YOU COULD PROBABLY BUY A KILO THERE ,AND 100 per cent

[@gilgamesch1224]

boilivians consume coca leaves which have a different effect. Cocaina i hard to get as it gets transfered to the us and people couldnt afford it anyway. People who consume drugs mostly sniff glue and that sort of shit. And also a small drug offense starts you of at 15 years in jail.

[@ollielevido7407]

hah!