Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 11% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 165 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b50 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 164 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 66 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b26 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 74 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 41 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b64 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 260 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.99 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 29 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 15% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,341 (Mex$ 10,034) | Mex$ 13,166 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,174 (Mex$ 6,528) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b258 (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 1,174 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,044 (Mex$ 6,137) | Mex$ 8,196 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,616 (Mex$ 4,855) | Mex$ 4,659 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b196 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 1,488 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 468 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,752 (Mex$ 8,265) | Mex$ 6,692 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b956 (Mex$ 2,870) | Mex$ 2,467 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b64 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 124 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 140 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 37% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b266 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 733 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b285 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 570 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b600 (Mex$ 1,800) | Mex$ 1,426 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b472 (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 942 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b120,624 (Mex$ 362,264) | Mex$ 350,084 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b195 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 584 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b66 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 135 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 37% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 68 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 210 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 499 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 69 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b28 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 55 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b31 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 60 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b18 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 27 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b77 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 155 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 19% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b126 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 289 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b87 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 145 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b177 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 601 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b149 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 678 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 123 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 85 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 36 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,475 (Mex$ 10,437) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.52 (Mex$ 4.57) | Mex$ 3.28 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b362 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 642 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 71 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 421 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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