Cost of Living in Santa Cruz

Prices in Santa Cruz (First-Level Administrative Unit in Bolivia)

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	Bs.21.57	15.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	Bs.179.57	130.00-300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	Bs.56.02	50.00-60.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	Bs.12.42	9.00-20.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	Bs.15.60	12.00-20.67
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	Bs.19.97	10.00-35.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	Bs.6.24	4.00-10.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	Bs.4.99	3.00-8.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	Bs.7.42	6.00-8.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	Bs.9.43	4.99-27.22
White Rice (1 lb)	Bs.4.72	2.27-9.07
Eggs (12, Large Size)	Bs.12.24	9.00-24.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	Bs.13.70	4.54-20.41
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	Bs.14.15	8.16-22.68
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	Bs.21.77	13.61-27.22
Apples (1 lb)	Bs.7.94	4.54-11.34
Bananas (1 lb)	Bs.3.18	2.27-6.80
Oranges (1 lb)	Bs.4.20	2.27-4.54
Tomatoes (1 lb)	Bs.3.33	2.27-3.63
Potatoes (1 lb)	Bs.3.25	2.27-4.54
Onions (1 lb)	Bs.2.49	1.81-4.54
Lettuce (1 Head)	Bs.5.67	2.00-8.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	Bs.7.40	5.00-10.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	Bs.53.33	35.00-75.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	Bs.10.02	9.00-12.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	Bs.15.25	10.00-30.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	Bs.20.00	12.00-25.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	Bs.2.69	2.00-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	Bs.159.20	80.00-215.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	Bs.16.67	10.00-20.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	Bs.17.07	16.09-20.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	Bs.60.00	40.00-80.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	Bs.5.43	3.74-7.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	Bs.186,770.00	186,770.00-200,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	Bs.230,000.00	210,000.00-250,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	Bs.441.25	250.00-1,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	Bs.205.00	150.00-250.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	Bs.165.00	100.00-300.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	Bs.184.00	60.00-300.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	Bs.150.00	150.00-150.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	Bs.61.25	35.00-100.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	Bs.1,260.00	700.00-2,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	Bs.36,837.42	22,000.00-42,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	Bs.245.00	50.00-700.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	Bs.375.00	150.00-800.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	Bs.775.00	450.00-1,100.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	Bs.650.00	250.00-900.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	Bs.2,289.86	2,000.00-4,824.13
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	Bs.1,896.11	1,433.46-2,618.81
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	Bs.5,619.92	4,824.13-10,337.42
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	Bs.4,623.80	3,225.27-10,000.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	Bs.979.59	836.12-1,300.63
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	Bs.551.33	424.48-1,021.92
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	Bs.3,575.00
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.25	5.00-7.00

Over the last 12 months, 82 data points were contributed by 57 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.