How Bolivia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
34 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
72/100
Healthcare
47/100
Quality of Life
135/200
How far your money goes in Bolivia
Cost of Living
34
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
25
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
34
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
35
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Bolivia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
72/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Bolivia has 39 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $665 in Sipe Sipe to $806 in Sucre. Sipe Sipe leads on safety, scoring 76/100. Colcapirhua ranks highest for quality of life at 142/200.
Sipe Sipe
$665/mo
Sipe Sipe
76/100
Colcapirhua
142/200
La Paz
56/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucre | $806 | 71/100 | 140/200 | 53/100 | 47 |
| La Paz | $795 | 68/100 | 139/200 | 56/100 | 52 |
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | $792 | 68/100 | 139/200 | 55/100 | 52 |
| Cochabamba | $764 | 70/100 | 139/200 | 53/100 | 49 |
| Oruro | $715 | 73/100 | 141/200 | 48/100 | 43 |
| Sacaba | $710 | 73/100 | 141/200 | 48/100 | 43 |
| Quillacollo | $708 | 73/100 | 141/200 | 48/100 | 43 |
| Tarija | $705 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 47/100 | 42 |
| PotosĂ | $702 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 47/100 | 42 |
| Riberalta | $689 | 75/100 | 142/200 | 46/100 | 40 |
| Montero | $685 | 75/100 | 142/200 | 45/100 | 40 |
| Viacha | $684 | 75/100 | 142/200 | 45/100 | 40 |
| Trinidad | $683 | 75/100 | 142/200 | 45/100 | 40 |
| Yacuiba | $682 | 75/100 | 142/200 | 45/100 | 40 |
| Tiquipaya | $673 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 39 |
| Vinto | $671 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Colcapirhua | $667 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Sipe Sipe | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Caranavi | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Villamontes | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| GuayaramerĂn | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Bermejo | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Mizque | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| VillazĂłn | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Llallagua | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Camiri | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Cobija | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| San Borja | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Tupiza | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Warnes | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Achocalla | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| AscenciĂłn de Guarayos | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Cotoca | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Villa YapacanĂ | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Laja | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| El Torno | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Huanuni | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
| Punata | $665 | 76/100 | 142/200 | 44/100 | 38 |
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Healthcare system overview for Bolivia
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Bolivia
Pollution Index
46/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
22.9ug/m3
Moderate
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Bolivia, answered with data
Bolivia has a cost of living index of 34 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $702 in PotosĂ and reach $806 in Sucre.
PotosĂ is the most affordable city in Bolivia in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $702 for a single person including rent. Tarija is the next most affordable at $705/mo.
Bolivia has a safety index of 72/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, PotosĂ scores highest on safety at 74/100.
PotosĂ ranks highest for quality of life in Bolivia, scoring 141/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $702/mo for a single person.
Bolivia scores 47/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Bolivia's cost of living is roughly 66% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 75% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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