Cost of Living in La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz has a cost of living index of 42/100 (New York = 100). It is 58% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

42/100
Cost Index
$580/mo
Median Income
40/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 15/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$350/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$220/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.45/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.45/kg
Dining OutScore: 22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4/meal
TransportationScore: 18/100
Monthly Transit Pass$25/month
One-Way Ticket$0.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.65/km
UtilitiesScore: 15/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 25/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 22/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 18/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Sopocachi, Calacoto, Zona Sur

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Paz cheap to live in?

La Paz has a cost of living index of 42/100, where New York = 100. It is 58% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in La Paz?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of La Paz costs approximately $350/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $220/month.

Is La Paz good for digital nomads?

La Paz has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in La Paz?

The median net monthly salary in La Paz is approximately $580 USD. The income tax rate is around 13%.

How does La Paz compare to New York for cost of living?

La Paz (cost index 42) is 58% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,450/month by moving from New York to La Paz.

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