Cost of Living in Santa Cruz
Summary of cost of living in Santa Cruz, Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,961.9 (Bs.13,555.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $534.1 (Bs.3,690.0), excluding rent.
- Santa Cruz is 65.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santa Cruz is, on average, 83.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Bs.22.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Bs.200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Bs.52.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Bs.10.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.14.25 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Bs.20.17 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.6.17 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Bs.5.14 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Bs.7.70 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Bs.7.71 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Bs.4.99 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Bs.11.70 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Bs.14.29 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Bs.15.42 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Bs.23.41 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Bs.8.50 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Bs.2.90 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Bs.4.20 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Bs.3.18 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Bs.2.99 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Bs.3.06 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Bs.5.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Bs.7.25 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Bs.50.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Bs.9.62 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.15.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Bs.24.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Bs.3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Bs.182.61 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Bs.20.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Bs.16.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Bs.70.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Bs.5.69 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Bs.200,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Bs.230,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Bs.441.25 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Bs.205.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Bs.165.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Bs.205.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Bs.150.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Bs.70.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Bs.1,260.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Bs.36,864.13 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Bs.245.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Bs.375.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Bs.775.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Bs.650.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bs.2,283.65 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bs.1,897.04 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bs.5,625.19 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bs.4,631.23 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Bs.981.58 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Bs.551.88 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Bs.3,575.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.50 | |
Prices in Santa Cruz
This city had 217 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 1 June 2026
Last update: 1 June 2026
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3 bedroom HOUSE outside city center (11 Km/7 miles), safe neighborhood, with a large garden, 3 cars private parking runs for Bs1400 / $US 112
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