Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia

Summary of cost of living in La Paz

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]776,042 ($b13,051)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]326,492 ($b5,491)
  • Cost of living in La Paz is cheaper than in 88% of cities in Latin America (30 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in La Paz is cheaper than in 92% of cities in the World (216 out of 236)
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List of prices in La Paz
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
BOB ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $b52 (ARS $ [BM]3,078)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $b43 (ARS $ [BM]2,547)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $b16 (ARS $ [BM]977)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $b6 (ARS $ [BM]384)
12 eggs, large $b11 (ARS $ [BM]652)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $b5.57 (ARS $ [BM]331)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $b26 (ARS $ [BM]1,572)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $b10 (ARS $ [BM]595)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $b9 (ARS $ [BM]530)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $b10 (ARS $ [BM]622)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $b45 (ARS $ [BM]2,691)
2 liters of coca-cola $b10 (ARS $ [BM]600)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $b3.07 (ARS $ [BM]183)
Housing Update prices
BOB ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $b3,584 (ARS $ [BM]213,082)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $b2,493 (ARS $ [BM]148,212)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $b284 (ARS $ [BM]16,883)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $b2,288 (ARS $ [BM]136,047)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $b1,810 (ARS $ [BM]107,604)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $b172 (ARS $ [BM]10,202)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $b147 (ARS $ [BM]8,728)
40” flat screen tv $b2,587 (ARS $ [BM]153,823)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $b1,077 (ARS $ [BM]64,056)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $b59 (ARS $ [BM]3,514)
Hourly rate for cleaning help $b29 (ARS $ [BM]1,695)
Clothes Update prices
BOB ARSX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $b347 (ARS $ [BM]20,631)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $b293 (ARS $ [BM]17,434)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $b546 (ARS $ [BM]32,488)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $b392 (ARS $ [BM]23,299)
Transportation Update prices
BOB ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $b97,290 (ARS $ [BM]5,784,969)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $b3.84 (ARS $ [BM]228)
Monthly ticket public transport $b217 (ARS $ [BM]12,928)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $b78 (ARS $ [BM]4,619)
Personal Care Update prices
BOB ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $b35 (ARS $ [BM]2,073)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $b62 (ARS $ [BM]3,681)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $b233 (ARS $ [BM]13,879)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $b39 (ARS $ [BM]2,334)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $b25 (ARS $ [BM]1,495)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $b26 (ARS $ [BM]1,565)
4 rolls of toilet paper $b11 (ARS $ [BM]642)
Tube of toothpaste $b16 (ARS $ [BM]959)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $b80 (ARS $ [BM]4,742)
Entertainment Update prices
BOB ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $b87 (ARS $ [BM]5,167)
2 tickets to the movies $b84 (ARS $ [BM]5,023)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $b149 (ARS $ [BM]8,879)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $b163 (ARS $ [BM]9,668)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $b40 (ARS $ [BM]2,389)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $b25 (ARS $ [BM]1,512)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $b19 (ARS $ [BM]1,118)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $b2,805 (ARS $ [BM]166,777)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $b1.34 (ARS $ [BM]80)
1 month of gym membership in business district $b362 (ARS $ [BM]21,518)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $b16 (ARS $ [BM]930)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 474 prices entered by 36 different people.
Latest price update: March 30, 2023

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