Travel budget and cost of living in Bolivia how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Bolivia

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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* (4088 BOB)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 55 for 2 ppl.
$ 15 per person
$ 8.6 per person
$ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1608* (11298 BOB)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 97 for 2 ppl.
$ 20 per person
$ 23 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2891* (20300 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

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On average, the cost of living in Bolivia in 2021 is 42% 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:

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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	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in La Paz
Cochabamba	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cochabamba
Oruro	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Oruro
Sucre	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sucre

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Local prices in Bolivia by expense type

Bolivia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bolivia costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 2.9/person
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 9.8/person
($ 5.7 to $ 22)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6.5/person
($ 5 to $ 7.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Bolivia: 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)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 29 to $ 58)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 46 to $ 94)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 134/night
($ 118 to $ 149)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 161 to $ 161)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 23 to $ 52)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 58/month
($ 46 to $ 71)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 103/month
($ 81 to $ 125)

37% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 61/month
($ 51 to $ 72)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 130/month
($ 89 to $ 182)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Bolivia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bolivia costs 49% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 9.7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 5.7/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 7.9)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Bolivia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Bolivia costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

87% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 35/month
($ 35 to $ 64)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.4
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 34/24hrs
($ 9.6 to $ 95)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Bolivia: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Bolivia costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 35/month
($ 21 to $ 72)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

37% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 58/month
($ 34 to $ 101)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 341/month
($ 230 to $ 502)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 242/month
($ 165 to $ 402)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 578/month
($ 431 to $ 788)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 478/month
($ 302 to $ 788)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698

Gym

$ 45/month
($ 27 to $ 58)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 201/month
($ 115 to $ 359)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 3313/yr
($ 1547 to $ 6010)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684

Bolivia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bolivia costs 35% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 6.5/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 8.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 7.2 to $ 21)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Bolivia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Bolivia costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 2.3/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 52
($ 22 to $ 72)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 22 to $ 60)

18% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 71
($ 44 to $ 103)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 65
($ 29 to $ 139)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → La Paz

$ 1200
(fair price: $ 1054)

New York City → La Paz

$ 954
(fair price: $ 814)

Los Angeles → La Paz

$ 984
(fair price: $ 874)

Montreal → La Paz

$ 1256
(fair price: $ 1072)

Toronto (Ontario) → La Paz

$ 1130
(fair price: $ 952)

Dublin → La Paz

$ 1412
(fair price: $ 1231)

Manchester → La Paz

$ 1443
(fair price: $ 1260)

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 21-01-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Bolivia how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Bolivia

Bolivia: calculate your travel budget

Bolivia: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Bolivia in 2021

Cost of living: Bolivia VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Bolivia by city

Local prices in Bolivia by expense type

Bolivia: Restaurant budget

Bolivia: Hotel and accommodation budget

Bolivia: Supermarket food budget

Bolivia: Public and private transport budget

Bolivia: Budget for living and housing

Bolivia: Leisure activity budget

Bolivia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Bolivia

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Average budget
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