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Santa Cruz (Bolivia) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) in 2025 is 49% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

Lunch

$ 3.3/person
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 8.2 to $ 25)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 8.2/person
($ 6.5 to $ 8.5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

1-star hotel

$ 44/night
($ 18 to $ 174)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 66/night
($ 23 to $ 198)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 28 to $ 251)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 42 to $ 216)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 112/night
($ 84 to $ 213)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 566

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 44/month
($ 18 to $ 175)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 90/month
($ 28 to $ 307)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 95/month
($ 39 to $ 270)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 112/month
($ 110 to $ 115)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 136/month
($ 40 to $ 426)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 4.1)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

Bus ticket

$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.8
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

Cinema

$ 7.7/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 15)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 8.2 to $ 25)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

Cigarettes

$ 2.4/pack
( $ 2.4)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 47
($ 25 to $ 98)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 25 to $ 98)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → La Paz

$ 1330
(fair price: $ 1151)

New York City → La Paz

$ 924
(fair price: $ 797)

Los Angeles → La Paz

$ 994
(fair price: $ 840)

Montreal → La Paz

$ 1169
(fair price: $ 1018)

Toronto → La Paz

$ 1081
(fair price: $ 935)

Manchester → La Paz

$ 1468
(fair price: $ 1252)