Bolivia vs Bolivia · 3 km apart
Bolivia
single / month
Cheaper overallBolivia
single / month
| Expense | El Alto | La Paz | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.13 | $4.45 | El Alto |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.54 | $17.78 | El Alto |
| Cappuccino | $1.24 | $1.33 | El Alto |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.70 | $101 | El Alto |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.16 | $16.30 | El Alto |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.96 | $42.98 | El Alto |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.58 | $12.45 | El Alto |
| Fitness club membership | $11.58 | $12.45 | El Alto |
| Cinema ticket | $3.03 | $3.26 | El Alto |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $176 | El Alto |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $123 | El Alto |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $336 | $368 | El Alto |
| Total single-person budget | $387 | $419 | El Alto |
| Average net salary | $424 | $456 |
El Alto is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Alto runs about $387 versus $419 in La Paz — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, La Paz leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in El Alto · Full cost of living in La Paz