Cost of Living Comparison Between Cochabamba and Tarija Cost of Living Comparison Between Cochabamba and Tarija

😐 Solo nomad: Cochabamba is 12.3% more expensive than Tarija without rent, and 4.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Cochabamba is 46% more expensive than Tarija without rent, and 31.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.93 BOB 20.05
$3.57 BOB 24.46
-17.93%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$17.58 BOB 120
$14.29 BOB 97.9
23.02%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.4 BOB 50.7
$6.05 BOB 41.43
22.31%
Cappuccino
$2.56 BOB 17.55
$2.36 BOB 16.15
8.47%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 BOB 4.6
$1.47 BOB 10.07
-54.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 BOB 4.16
$1 BOB 6.87
-39.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.69 BOB 11.57
$1.63 BOB 11.18
3.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 BOB 21.91
$2.16 BOB 14.82
48.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.03 BOB 7.06
$0.73 BOB 4.97
41.10%
White Bread (500g)
$1.43 BOB 9.8
$1.38 BOB 9.43
3.62%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.56 BOB 10.71
$1.23 BOB 8.42
26.83%
Eggs
$1.66 BOB 11.38
$2.61 BOB 17.88
-36.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.97 BOB 34.07
$4.84 BOB 33.15
2.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.51 BOB 24.03
$4.98 BOB 34.14
-29.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.92 BOB 47.37
$6.34 BOB 43.43
9.15%
Apples (1kg)
$2.58 BOB 17.64
$1.41 BOB 9.64
82.98%
Banana (1kg)
$1 BOB 6.84
$1.34 BOB 9.15
-25.37%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.81 BOB 12.42
$1.07 BOB 7.3
69.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.68 BOB 11.54
$2.13 BOB 14.57
-21.13%
Potato (1kg)
$1.76 BOB 12.03
$1.48 BOB 10.14
18.92%
Onion (1kg)
$0.96 BOB 6.57
$1.44 BOB 9.85
-33.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.19 BOB 8.16
$0.33 BOB 2.23
260.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 BOB 7.18
$1.29 BOB 8.85
-18.60%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.68 BOB 18.39
$2.99 BOB 20.46
-10.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.18 BOB 69.7
$3.71 BOB 25.38
174.39%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.2 BOB 15.07
$1.86 BOB 12.76
18.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.69 BOB 25.26
$1.94 BOB 13.31
90.21%
🚌 Getting Around
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.3 BOB 2.07
$0.28 BOB 1.9
7.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$31.81 BOB 218
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 BOB 9.65
$1.07 BOB 7.32
31.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.41 BOB 9.66
$1.14 BOB 7.82
23.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.46 BOB 51.1
$4.8 BOB 32.86
55.42%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.57 BOB 3.92
$0.51 BOB 3.5
11.76%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.2K BOB 151.9K
$19.9K BOB 136K
11.69%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.1K BOB 124.2K
$21.1K BOB 144.7K
-14.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$46.87 BOB 321
$49.95 BOB 342
-6.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.72 BOB 156
$27.16 BOB 186
-16.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$48.1 BOB 329
$42.49 BOB 291
13.20%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.46 BOB 318
$35.04 BOB 240
32.59%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.87 BOB 116
$4.37 BOB 29.94
286.04%
Cinema Ticket
$4.99 BOB 34.2
$7.17 BOB 49.08
-30.40%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$249 BOB 1,706
$60.6 BOB 415
311.21%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,366 BOB 29.9K
$1,297 BOB 8,884
236.63%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$40.1 BOB 275
$25.74 BOB 176
55.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.43 BOB 325
$28.86 BOB 198
64.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.6 BOB 497
$39.77 BOB 272
82.42%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$92.4 BOB 633
$21.8 BOB 149
323.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$310 BOB 2,124
$331 BOB 2,267
-6.32%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$190 BOB 1,305
$221 BOB 1,516
-13.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$501 BOB 3,434
$510 BOB 3,495
-1.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 BOB 2,583
$117 BOB 800
222.67%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,204 BOB 8,248
$499 BOB 3,420
141.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$932 BOB 6,381
$496 BOB 3,399
87.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cochabamba
Tarija
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$513 BOB 3,513
$320 BOB 2,191
60.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.5
5.5
36.36%

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Last update for Cochabamba: October 27, 2025

Last update for Tarija: October 29, 2025

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