🇧🇴 South America
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
South America ✓ Live Numbeo data
Bolivia's economic hub, lower altitude than La Paz; one of the cheapest cities on the list
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Santa Cruz climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 67,797 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 119 Mbps | 27.5 Mbps | 13 ms | 56,370 |
| Mobile | 26.7 Mbps | 16.1 Mbps | 25 ms | 11,427 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 6.921 BOB, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $533 | BOB 3,690 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $863 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,959 | BOB 13,556 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $517 | BOB 3,575 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $330 | BOB 2,284 |
| 1BR outside center | $274 | BOB 1,897 |
| 3BR city center | $813 | BOB 5,625 |
| 3BR outside center | $669 | BOB 4,631 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $142 | BOB 982 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $80 | BOB 552 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $3.25 | BOB 22.50 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $28.90 | BOB 200 |
| Fast food combo | $7.51 | BOB 52.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.38 | BOB 23.41 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.32 | BOB 16.09 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $64 | BOB 441 |
| Phone plan / mo | $30 | BOB 205 |
| Internet / mo | $24 | BOB 165 |
| Gym membership / mo | $30 | BOB 205 |
| Cinema ticket | $10.11 | BOB 70.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $182 | BOB 1,260 |
| International school / yr | $5,327 | BOB 36,864 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $28,899 | BOB 200,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Bolivia
Country-level research that applies to living in Santa Cruz — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo