Capital city in Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Cost of living in Sucre
How much a month costs in Sucre
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $457–706 (Bs5,500–8,500).
Prices in Sucre
Typical 2026 ranges in BOB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BOB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Bs1,800–3,500 | $150–291 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Bs1,200–2,400 | $100–199 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Bs45–90 | $3.7–7.5 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Bs200–450 | $17–37 |
| 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 | Bs12–22 | $1.0–1.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Bs12–25 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Bs2–3 | $0.17–0.25 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Bs8–18 | $0.7–1.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Bs150–350 | $12–29 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Bs70–150 | $5.8–12.5 |
Value for money: 98/100
A value score of 98/100 means Sucre gives more quality of life per dollar than 97% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 2nd 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 Sucre?
About $233–374 on a lean budget, $457–706 for a comfortable month and $997–1,660 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sucre?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Bs1,800–3,500 ($150–291) a month in the center and Bs1,200–2,400 ($100–199) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sucre?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.