Cost of Living in La Paz
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for La Paz, Bolivia.
Overall, the cost of living in La Paz is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 13 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)16
Groceries index14
Dining out index13
Transport index10
Utilities index12
Median annual salary$7,000
Minimum wage$1.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$35
YoY inflation3.0%
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