Cost of Living in La Paz
Summary of cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,754.7 (Bs.12,130.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $475.1 (Bs.3,284.4), excluding rent.
- La Paz is 73.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in La Paz is, on average, 92.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $3.62 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $17.36 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $6.51 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.17 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.98 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.51 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.99 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.75 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.22 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.26 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.14 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $2.21 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.37 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.21 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.14 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.36 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.44 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.58 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.39 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.34 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.90 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.24 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $5.79 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.23 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.89 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.89 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.29 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $28.93 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.81 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.33 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $14.46 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.67 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $15,973.52 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $20,623.46 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $33.85 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $24.11 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $32.55 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $25.31 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.32 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.87 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $159.11 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $3,018.36 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $27.48 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $43.39 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $70.64 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $60.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $368.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $258.71 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $637.71 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $464.19 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $121.31 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $54.92 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $431.06 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.12 | |
Prices in La Paz
This city had 178 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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Go there and enjoy a wonderful trip with the crazy landscapes and nice people!!!!
Geraldo, Boliviano
On the same note don't live in Argentina or Peru or Colombia either same scenario no joke.