Travel Costs in Bolivia
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $30
- Mid-range / day
- $70
- Luxury / day
- $180
- Budget meal
- $2.5
- Coffee
- $1.5
- Local transport
- $0.35
- Budget hotel
- $10
- Mid-range hotel
- $45
Overview
Bolivia is one of the cheapest countries in South America for travelers, with very low costs for food, local transport, and accommodation. Budget travelers can get by on remarkably little thanks to inexpensive set-lunch menus and extensive public bus networks. The main cost drivers for international visitors tend to be guided tours to attractions like the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Amazon, as well as higher-end accommodation in La Paz or Santa Cruz.
Notes
Take advantage of the fixed-price almuerzo (set lunch) offered at local restaurants for as little as $1.50–$3, which typically includes soup, a main course, and a drink. Booking multi-day Uyuni tours directly in Uyuni town rather than through international agencies can cut costs significantly.