Capital city, Bolivia
Cost of living in La Paz
How much a month costs in La Paz
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $582–914 (Bs7,000–11,000).
Prices in La Paz
Typical 2026 ranges in BOB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BOB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Bs2,500–5,000 | $208–415 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Bs1,500–3,000 | $125–249 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Bs50–110 | $4.2–9.1 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Bs250–550 | $21–46 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Bs15–30 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Bs60–120 | $5–10 |
| Cappuccino | Bs14–25 | $1.2–2.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Bs15–30 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Bs2–3 | $0.17–0.25 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Bs15–35 | $1.2–2.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Bs200–450 | $17–37 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Bs70–150 | $5.8–12.5 |
Value for money: 83/100
A value score of 83/100 means La Paz gives more quality of life per dollar than 82% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 43/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Bolivia.
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Cost of living across Bolivia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potosí | $374–582 | 98/100 |
| Sucre | $457–706 | 98/100 |
| Copacabana | $457–706 | 97/100 |
| Rurrenabaque | $457–706 | 97/100 |
| Uyuni | $499–831 | 95/100 |
| La Paz | $582–914 | 83/100 |
| Santa Cruz | $623–997 | 88/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to La Paz
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in La Paz?
About $291–457 on a lean budget, $582–914 for a comfortable month and $1,250–2,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in La Paz?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Bs2,500–5,000 ($208–415) a month in the center and Bs1,500–3,000 ($125–249) outside it.
How much does food cost in La Paz?
A local meal is Bs15–30 ($1.2–2.5); a mid-range restaurant is Bs60–120 ($5–10) per person.
Is Bolivia expensive?
Prices in Bolivia are about 40% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Mi Teleférico
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.