Santa Cruz (Bolivia) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 690* (4774 BOB)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1814* (12544 BOB)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 2687* (18578 BOB)

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



Cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) in 2024 is 51% 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 Santa Cruz (Bolivia) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 7.1 to $ 22)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.1/person
($ 5.7 to $ 8.5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 4.3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 16 to $ 320)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 17 to $ 287)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 25 to $ 313)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 37 to $ 304)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 61 to $ 301)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 57/month
($ 16 to $ 326)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 79/month
($ 25 to $ 343)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 87/month
($ 32 to $ 330)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 104/month
($ 102 to $ 106)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 129/month
($ 40 to $ 448)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

On average, the price of transport in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.5
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 11)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 7.1 to $ 22)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

On average, shopping budget in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.8/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 22 to $ 87)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 22 to $ 87)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → La Paz
London → La Paz
London → La Paz
$ 1211
(fair price: $ 1046)
New York City → La Paz
New York City → La Paz
New York City → La Paz
$ 858
(fair price: $ 742)
Los Angeles → La Paz
Los Angeles  → La Paz
Los Angeles  → La Paz
$ 916
(fair price: $ 780)
Montreal → La Paz
Montreal → La Paz
Montreal → La Paz
$ 1084
(fair price: $ 944)
Toronto → La Paz
Toronto → La Paz
Toronto → La Paz
$ 1008
(fair price: $ 872)
Manchester → La Paz
Manchester → La Paz
Manchester → La Paz
$ 1330
(fair price: $ 1129)



About this information on the cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

The information about the cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Santa Cruz (Bolivia) was updated on 29-10-2024.

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