Cost of Living in La Paz
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Summary of cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,788.6$ (12,359.2Bs.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 489.0$ (3,379.0Bs.), excluding rent.
- La Paz is 59.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in La Paz is, on average, 78.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.89 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 17.37 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.24 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.17 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.62 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.79 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.08 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.72 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.16 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.05 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.08 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.59 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.37 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.12 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.41 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.44 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.37 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.87 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.23 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.51 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.47 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 $ | |
| 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) | 28.94 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.74 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.33 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 11.58 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.55 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 15,980.85 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,632.92 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 42.21 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.40 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 40.52 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.32 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.26 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.87 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 159.19 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,019.74 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 27.50 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.41 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.67 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 61.38 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 352.14 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 262.90 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 619.87 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 417.26 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 104.70 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 72.46 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 431.25 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.96 |
Prices in La Paz
This city had 381 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: 23 November 2025
Last update: 23 November 2025
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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.