Cost of Living in Santa Cruz
Summary of cost of living in Santa Cruz, Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,298.9 (Bs.15,435.8), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $354.3 (Bs.4,211.1), excluding rent.
- Santa Cruz is 72.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santa Cruz is, on average, 75.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Bs.21.88 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Bs.225.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Bs.54.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Bs.10.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.15.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Bs.21.85 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.6.61 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Bs.5.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Bs.8.58 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Bs.8.89 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Bs.5.07 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Bs.12.31 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Bs.16.52 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Bs.14.70 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Bs.25.52 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Bs.11.41 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Bs.4.18 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Bs.4.20 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Bs.3.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Bs.3.86 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Bs.3.29 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Bs.6.98 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Bs.7.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Bs.50.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Bs.10.79 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.16.95 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Bs.24.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Bs.3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Bs.215.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Bs.20.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Bs.18.05 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Bs.71.30 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Bs.6.69 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Bs.180,155.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Bs.230,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Bs.403.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Bs.232.86 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Bs.226.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Bs.203.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Bs.150.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Bs.70.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Bs.1,466.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Bs.35,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Bs.261.28 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Bs.380.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Bs.800.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Bs.615.07 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bs.3,203.98 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bs.2,155.72 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bs.7,272.08 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bs.7,955.63 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Bs.1,420.03 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Bs.810.80 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Bs.3,437.92 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.67 | |
Prices in Santa Cruz
This city had 297 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 13 July 2026
Last update: 13 July 2026
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3 bedroom HOUSE outside city center (11 Km/7 miles), safe neighborhood, with a large garden, 3 cars private parking runs for Bs1400 / $US 112
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