Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia, Bolivia

Summary of cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $b13,298
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $b5,389
  • La Paz, Bolivia is the cheapest city in Latin America (30 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia is cheaper than in 95% of cities in the World (179 out of 189)
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List of prices in La Paz, Bolivia
Current as of Mar 2024.

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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) $b44
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $b16
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $b7
12 eggs, large $b11
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $b6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $b24
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 $b49
2 liters of coca-cola $b10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $b3.00
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $b3,287
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $b2,386
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $b295
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $b2,119
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $b1,639
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $b205
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $b146
40” flat screen tv $b2,556
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $b1,034
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $b57
Hourly rate for cleaning help $b24
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $b331
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $b272
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $b561
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $b471
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $b105,495
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $b3.78
Monthly ticket public transport $b214
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $b76
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $b39
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $b76
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $b222
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $b47
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $b27
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $b29
4 rolls of toilet paper $b10
Tube of toothpaste $b16
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $b76
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $b135
2 tickets to the movies $b84
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $b168
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $b166
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $b44
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $b28
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $b18
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $b3,557
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $b1.50
1 month of gym membership in business district $b358
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $b15
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 238 prices entered by 31 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

La Paz, BOL position in our World Ranking

the world
179th
out of 189
latin america
30th
out of 30

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

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