South America
Cost of living in Bolivia
40%of US price level
Is Bolivia expensive?
Prices in Bolivia are about 40% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Potosí, at about $374–582 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Bolivia, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potosí | $374–582 | $100–208 | $0.8–1.7 | 98/100 |
| Sucre | $457–706 | $150–291 | $1.0–2.1 | 98/100 |
| Copacabana | $457–706 | — | $1.2–2.5 | 97/100 |
| Rurrenabaque | $457–706 | — | $1.0–2.1 | 97/100 |
| Uyuni | $499–831 | — | $1.2–2.5 | 95/100 |
| La Paz | $582–914 | $208–415 | $1.2–2.5 | 83/100 |
| Santa Cruz | $623–997 | $233–457 | $1.2–2.5 | 88/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bolivia
- Banco Central de Bolivia
- Dirección General de Migración
- Speedtest Global Index: Bolivia
- World Bank open data
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