City, Bolivia
Cost of living in Santa Cruz
How much a month costs in Santa Cruz
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $623–997 (Bs7,500–12,000).
Prices in Santa Cruz
Typical 2026 ranges in BOB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BOB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Bs2,800–5,500 | $233–457 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Bs1,800–3,500 | $150–291 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Bs60–120 | $5–10 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Bs250–600 | $21–50 |
| 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 | Bs15–35 | $1.2–2.9 |
| 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: 88/100
A value score of 88/100 means Santa Cruz gives more quality of life per dollar than 87% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100. It's the 7th 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 Santa Cruz
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Santa Cruz?
About $316–482 on a lean budget, $623–997 for a comfortable month and $1,330–2,160 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Santa Cruz?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Bs2,800–5,500 ($233–457) a month in the center and Bs1,800–3,500 ($150–291) outside it.
How much does food cost in Santa Cruz?
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
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.