Cost of Living in La Paz
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in La Paz, Bolivia
Average Monthly Cost
$700
per month
Budget
$374
Mid-Range
$626
Comfortable
$1,160
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $144 | $180 | $250 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $100 | $140 | $330 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $56 | $80 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $374 | $626 | $1,160 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$250/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$180/mo
Hostel$8/night
Airbnb$450/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$2
Mid-range Restaurant$7
Weekly Groceries$30
Coffee$1.5
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$80
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$25/mo
How La Paz Compares
-48%
vs South America
average
-61%
vs Global
nomad avg
🌍La Paz$700/mo
South America Average$1,339/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for La Paz
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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