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

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 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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