Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia, Bolivia

Summary of cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $b13,666
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $b5,631
  • La Paz, Bolivia is the 4th cheapest city in Latin America (24 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia is cheaper than in 93% of cities in the World (146 out of 157)
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List of prices in La Paz, Bolivia
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $b61
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $b50
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $b18
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $b7
12 eggs, large $b13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $b7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $b26
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $b12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $b9
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $b11
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $b64
2 liters of coca-cola $b11
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $b2.99
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $b3,826
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $b2,254
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $b258
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $b2,044
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $b1,616
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $b196
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $b164
40” flat screen tv $b2,752
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $b956
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $b64
Hourly rate for cleaning help $b27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $b291
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $b285
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $b600
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $b472
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $b122,664
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $b3.83
Monthly ticket public transport $b183
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $b66
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $b27
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $b76
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $b215
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $b47
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $b28
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $b31
4 rolls of toilet paper $b11
Tube of toothpaste $b18
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $b77
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $b126
2 tickets to the movies $b87
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $b177
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $b149
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $b45
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $b25
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $b19
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $b3,475
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $b1.52
1 month of gym membership in business district $b362
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $b14
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 215 prices entered by 32 different people.
Latest price update: March 23, 2025

La Paz, BOL position in our World Ranking

the world
146th
out of 157
latin america
24th
out of 27

Cheapest and most expensive products in La Paz, BOL compared to other cities:

the world
3rd
the world
3rd
the world
5th
latin america
2nd
latin america
2nd
latin america
3rd

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