Cost of Living in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz is a city in Bolivia, where a single person can expect to spend about $714 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $337 per month, or $234 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 62 Mbps median download speed. On safety, La Paz scores 48/100 — below average on safety for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 62°F and winter highs around 58°F, with roughly 320 sunny days a year.
La Paz Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in La Paz
How La Paz Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, La Paz is cheaper than 91% of them, but sits in the bottom 2% for food scene.
| Metric | La Paz | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $714 | #29 of 340 | #7 of 63 |
| Safety | 48/100 | #249 of 340 | #28 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 35/100 | #320 of 340 | #53 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 62 Mbps | #273 of 340 | #45 of 63 |
| Walkability | 55/100 | #166 of 340 | #24 of 63 |
| Public transit | 40/100 | #157 of 340 | #17 of 63 |
| Food scene | 45/100 | #335 of 340 | #60 of 63 |
| Air quality | 65/100 | #290 of 340 | #55 of 63 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to La Paz
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than La Paz.
- Utila, Honduras — $600/mo, 16% cheaper, safety 48/100
La Paz FAQ
How much does it cost to live in La Paz?
A single person should budget around $714 per month in La Paz, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $1,766 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in La Paz?
A one-bedroom apartment in central La Paz averages $337 per month, dropping to about $234 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $693.
Is La Paz safe?
La Paz scores 48/100 on safety, which is below average on safety. Tourist safety is rated 50/100.
How fast is the internet in La Paz?
Median download speeds in La Paz are around 62 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 15 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Bolivia offer a digital nomad visa?
Bolivia does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in La Paz?
La Paz sees summer highs around 62°F and winter highs near 58°F, with about 320 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 99 days.
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