Town in Beni, Bolivia
Cost of living in Rurrenabaque
How much a month costs in Rurrenabaque
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $457–706 (Bs5,500–8,500).
Prices in Rurrenabaque
Typical 2026 ranges in BOB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BOB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Bs50–100 | $4.2–8.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Bs180–400 | $15–33 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Bs12–25 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Bs45–90 | $3.7–7.5 |
| Cappuccino | Bs10–20 | $0.8–1.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Bs15–30 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Bs5–15 | $0.4–1.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Bs70–150 | $5.8–12.5 |
Value for money: 97/100
A value score of 97/100 means Rurrenabaque gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100. It's the 4th 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Rurrenabaque?
About $249–374 on a lean budget, $457–706 for a comfortable month and $914–1,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Rurrenabaque?
A local meal is Bs12–25 ($1.0–2.1); a mid-range restaurant is Bs45–90 ($3.7–7.5) 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
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
- Madidi National Park (SERNAP)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.