Cost of Living in Cochabamba
Summary of cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia:
- Rent in Cochabamba is, on average, 90.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 Bs. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 Bs. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 50.00 Bs. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 Bs. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.00 Bs. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 17.60 Bs. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.62 Bs. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.25 Bs. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.00 Bs. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.94 Bs. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 4.99 Bs. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 12.50 Bs. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.06 Bs. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.79 Bs. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 23.36 Bs. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 8.16 Bs. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.18 Bs. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.01 Bs. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.15 Bs. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 4.65 Bs. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.63 Bs. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.50 Bs. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 7.50 Bs. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 60.00 Bs. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 14.00 Bs. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 23.25 Bs. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.00 Bs. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 Bs. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 Bs. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 Bs. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 Bs. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4.18 Bs. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 205,000.00 Bs. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 125,280.00 Bs. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 317.14 Bs. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 174.29 Bs. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 333.12 Bs. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 262.50 Bs. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 83.33 Bs. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 Bs. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,733.33 Bs. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 36,300.00 Bs. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 450.00 Bs. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 283.33 Bs. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 466.67 Bs. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 700.00 Bs. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,880.00 Bs. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,200.00 Bs. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,675.00 Bs. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,700.00 Bs. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 784.28 Bs. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 590.16 Bs. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,814.99 Bs. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.25 | |
Prices in Cochabamba
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Last update: 14 January 2026
Last update: 14 January 2026
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