Travel budget and cost of living in Bolivia how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Bolivia
Bolivia: calculate your travel budget
Bolivia: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bolivia for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 28 for 2 ppl.
- $ 6.1 per person
- $ 1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 582* (4032 BOB)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 55 for 2 ppl.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 8.6 per person
- $ 7 per person
Total budget:
$ 1630* (11270 BOB)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 97 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 23 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 2931* (20258 BOB)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Bolivia in 2021
Cost of living: Bolivia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Bolivia in 2021 is 39% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Bolivia by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Bolivia compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Bolivia | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz (Bolivia) | 34% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) |
| La Paz | 9% more | Travel budget and cost of living in La Paz |
| Cochabamba | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Cochabamba |
| Oruro | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Oruro |
| Sucre | 11% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Sucre |
Local prices in Bolivia by expense type
Bolivia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bolivia costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 2.9/person
($ 1.4 to $ 6.6)
($ 1.4 to $ 6.6)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 10/person
($ 5.9 to $ 23)
($ 5.9 to $ 23)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 5.1 to $ 7.3)
($ 5.1 to $ 7.3)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Bolivia: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bolivia costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 29/night
($ 27 to $ 33)
($ 27 to $ 33)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 42/night
($ 29 to $ 58)
($ 29 to $ 58)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 46 to $ 94)
($ 46 to $ 94)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 118 to $ 149)
($ 118 to $ 149)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 161 to $ 161)
($ 161 to $ 161)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 35/month
($ 23 to $ 52)
($ 23 to $ 52)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 58/month
($ 46 to $ 71)
($ 46 to $ 71)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 103/month
($ 81 to $ 125)
($ 81 to $ 125)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 61/month
($ 51 to $ 72)
($ 51 to $ 72)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 130/month
($ 89 to $ 182)
($ 89 to $ 182)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Bolivia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Bolivia costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 5.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 5.3)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Bolivia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Bolivia costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 34/24hrs
($ 9.6 to $ 95)
($ 9.6 to $ 95)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Bolivia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Bolivia costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 8.7)
($ 5.1 to $ 8.7)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 7.3 to $ 22)
($ 7.3 to $ 22)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Bolivia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Bolivia costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8Levi's jeans
$ 53
($ 23 to $ 73)
($ 23 to $ 73)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 42
($ 23 to $ 59)
($ 23 to $ 59)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → La Paz
$ 1200
(fair price: $ 1052)
(fair price: $ 1052)
New York City → La Paz
$ 952
(fair price: $ 812)
(fair price: $ 812)
Los Angeles → La Paz
$ 987
(fair price: $ 873)
(fair price: $ 873)
Montreal → La Paz
$ 1266
(fair price: $ 1076)
(fair price: $ 1076)
Toronto (Ontario) → La Paz
$ 1142
(fair price: $ 964)
(fair price: $ 964)
Dublin → La Paz
$ 1410
(fair price: $ 1230)
(fair price: $ 1230)
About the information on the cost of living in Bolivia
The information about the cost of living in Bolivia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Bolivia updated on 11-04-2021.