Cost of Living in La Paz

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 185.00 MXN 86.27-300.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 1,000.00 MXN 700.00-1,414.87
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 144.02 MXN 138.04-150.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 38.38 MXN 20.00-60.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 98.14 MXN 80.00-172.55
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 56.67 MXN 34.51-80.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 30.84 MXN 28.00-34.51
Bottled Water (12 oz) 18.08 MXN 12.00-25.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 28.74 MXN 18.23-40.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 43.54 MXN
White Rice (1 lb) 17.59 MXN 13.61-21.57
Eggs (12, Large Size) 49.38 MXN 47.00-51.76
Local Cheese (1 lb) 75.33 MXN 69.02-81.65
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 51.76 MXN
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 88.27 MXN 86.27-90.26
Apples (1 lb) 27.46 MXN 20.41-34.51
Bananas (1 lb) 10.44 MXN 8.63-12.25
Oranges (1 lb) 17.25 MXN
Tomatoes (1 lb) 13.39 MXN 8.63-18.14
Potatoes (1 lb) 17.25 MXN
Onions (1 lb) 16.68 MXN 12.94-20.41
Lettuce (1 Head) 25.44 MXN 25.00-25.88
Bottled Water (50 oz) 21.13 MXN 17.25-25.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 297.55 MXN 250.00-345.09
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 22.32 MXN 20.00-24.65
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 49.75 MXN 34.51-65.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 75.00 MXN
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 10.00 MXN
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 100.00 MXN
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 25.52 MXN 25.00-28.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 386,990.00 MXN 386,990.00-386,990.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 445,666.67 MXN 445,666.67-455,700.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 925.00 MXN 850.00-1,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 466.67 MXN 300.00-600.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 599.67 MXN 500.00-700.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 650.00 MXN
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 80.00 MXN
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 4,000.00 MXN
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 72,000.00 MXN
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 1,050.00 MXN 900.00-1,200.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 800.00 MXN
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,350.00 MXN 1,200.00-1,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 900.00 MXN
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 14,666.67 MXN 12,000.00-17,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 8,875.00 MXN 7,500.00-12,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 31,250.00 MXN 25,000.00-35,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 19,250.00 MXN 12,000.00-30,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ?
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ?
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 14,000.00 MXN
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.60 11.60-11.60

Prices in La Paz

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Last update: 13 December 2025
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Steve Auerbach on May 04, 2025:
Thank you for making this page - it is very helpful!

- Steve