La Paz, Bolivia

Cost of Living in La Paz, Bolivia

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in La Paz costs approximately $714 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $337. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

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 250 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$714≈ $24/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$337
Internet62 Mbps
Safety48/100
Avg Temp60°F

La Paz Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$2.88
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$17.29
McDonald's Combo Meal$7.20
Cappuccino$2.77
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$2.16
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.72

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.15
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.11
Eggs (12)$2.07
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$2.36
Apples (1 lb)$1.13
Bananas (1 lb)$0.36
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.57
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.39
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.22
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$6.48
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$2.88

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.29
Monthly Transit Pass$28.82
Taxi Start$1.73
Taxi (1 Mile)$2.32
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.57
VW Golf (New)$15,911.96

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$35.30
Mobile Phone Plan$22.64
Broadband Internet$37.46

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$25.22
Cinema Ticket$6.84
Preschool (Monthly)$158.50
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$3,006.72

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$27.38
Nike Running Shoes$70.36

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$336.91
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$233.98
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$692.91
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$462.41
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$116.98
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$57.13

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$429.39
Mortgage Interest Rate8.12%
Family of 4 (Monthly, excl. rent)$1,765.50
Single Person (Monthly, excl. rent)$480.20

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in La Paz

Internet62 Mbps
Safety48/100
Healthcare35/100
Public Transit40/100
Walkability55/100
Nightlife30/100
Food Scene45/100
Fine Dining0/100
Coffee Culture25/100
Air Quality65/100
Green Spaces30/100
Culture70/100
Beaches0/100
Hiking75/100
Surfing0/100
Coworking Spaces15
US Visa-Free90 days

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.

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 250 sunny days and 95 rainy days per year.

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