La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia · Population 2,063,633
▲ +8% vs Bolivia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Bs30.72 ($4.45) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Bs123 ($17.78) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Bs9.22 ($1.33) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Bs696 ($101) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Bs113 ($16.30) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Bs297 ($42.98) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Bs86.02 ($12.45) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Bs86.02 ($12.45) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Bs22.53 ($3.26) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Bs1,217 ($176) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Bs847 ($123) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Bs2,540 ($368) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in La Paz is Bs3,151 ($456) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Bs2,895 ($419) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Bs3,763 ($545) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Bs847 ($123)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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Bs2,515 ($364) / moLa Paz is one of the key cities in Bolivia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Bs2,895 ($419), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Bs847 ($123) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Bs6,665 ($964) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Bs5,147 ($745) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in La Paz is Bs3,151 ($456). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Bs3,763 ($545) per month.