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La Paz travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to La Paz

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in La Paz for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in La Paz compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in La Paz in 2024 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in La Paz in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in La Paz by expense type

Restaurant budget in La Paz

Lunch

$ 2.8/person
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 10/person
($ 7 to $ 15)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 7/person
($ 6.3 to $ 8.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.8)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in La Paz

1-star hotel

$ 55/night
($ 17 to $ 168)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 56/night
($ 13 to $ 244)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 57/night
($ 18 to $ 136)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 86/night
($ 41 to $ 214)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 66/night
($ 10 to $ 388)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 47/month
($ 11 to $ 167)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 80/month
($ 12 to $ 262)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 88/month
($ 21 to $ 251)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 60/month
($ 28 to $ 169)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 106/month
($ 18 to $ 314)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in La Paz

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.6)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in La Paz

Bus ticket

$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in La Paz

Cinema

$ 6.3/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 10)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 23/hr
($ 17 to $ 24)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in La Paz

Cigarettes

$ 3/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 45
($ 21 to $ 57)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 83
($ 22 to $ 98)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → La Paz

$ 1181
(fair price: $ 1019)

New York City → La Paz

$ 836
(fair price: $ 723)

Los Angeles → La Paz

$ 893
(fair price: $ 760)

Montreal → La Paz

$ 1056
(fair price: $ 920)

Toronto → La Paz

$ 982
(fair price: $ 850)

Manchester → La Paz

$ 1296
(fair price: $ 1100)

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