Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amsterdam or La Paz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or La Paz, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or La Paz?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
La Paz
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, has a breathtaking setting. The city is the highest national capital in the world, with an altitude ranging from about 4,058 m (13,313 ft) above sea level in El Alto, where the airport is located, to 3,100 m (10,170 ft) in the lower residential area. The dynamic and chaotic city was built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River. La Paz is now a fusion of architectural styles, cultures and beliefs, welcoming everyday new boutique hotels, modern shops, delicious restaurants and reinventing standing establishments. However, generally speaking, Bolivia remains more a backpacker hit than a mainstream tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Tours Under $1000 in Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €175La Paz €40
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €175, while the average daily cost in La Paz is €40. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102La Paz €15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204La Paz €30
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or La Paz? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20La Paz €8.62
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- VIP Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer: $71
- Transfer: Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS): $38
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Amsterdam City - Amsterdam Airport (AMS): $42
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Amsterdam City - Amsterdam Airport (AMS): $52
- Transfer Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport: $394
- Taxi minibus Transfer cruise port Amsterdam to Hotel in Amsterdam: $123
- Schiphol: Private Transfer to Amsterdam - Travel Like a VIP: $137
- Schiphol Airport Private Transfer to Brussels: $297
- Schiphol Airport Private Transfer to Antwerp: $248
- Schiphol & Cruise Port Rotterdam: 1-Way Private Transfer: $317
- Roundtrip Transfer Schiphol - Amsterdam: $142
- Rotterdam: Private transfer to/from Schiphol Airport: $317
Typical Local Transportation Prices in La Paz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in La Paz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€0.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Station Transfer Out_day: $25
- Bus Station Transfer Out_night : $25
- El Alto Airport Transfer Service - Hotels in La Paz: $21
- Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer Airport to Hotels Service 24/7: $19
- Transfer from El Alto International Airport - Hotel: $23
- La Paz:Private transfer from La Paz Hotels to El Alto Aiport: $19
- Private Departure Transfer: La Paz Hotels to El Alto International Airport: $37
- Private Transfer From Bus Station to Hotel in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Bus Station to your Hotel in La Paz City : $54
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Airport in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmsterdam €43La Paz €15
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Food Tour Amsterdam (Tip Based): $5.57
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood : $8.36
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $14
- Pizza Cruise with Drinks: $26
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- A'DAM Lookout Entry Ticket and Dinner Voucher: $39
- Pizza Cruise in Amsterdam Including Drinks and Ice Cream: $42
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket with A GOLD MENU Hard Rock Dinner: $44
- Burger Dinner Cruise with restaurant Beers & Barrels: $44
- Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks: $54
- 3 Course Dinner in the Dark: $57
- 3-course Dinner in the Dark Amsterdam: $58
Typical Food Prices in La Paz
For La Paz, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Fruit€0.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Paz
For La Paz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
- Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
- La Paz Food Tour + Cable Car Cultural City tour: $65
- La Paz : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $72
- Real Street Food Tour La Paz: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €37La Paz €14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amsterdam Must-See Attractions Guided Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Anne Frank Story & Neighborhood Walk Tour in Amsterdam: $47
- 1 Hour Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour : $111
- 1-Hour Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise: $20
- 2 Hour Small Group Canal Cruise w/ Dutch snacks & Onboard Bar: $48
- 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $100
- 2 hours Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab: $223
- 2-Hour Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour: $167
- 2-hour Red Light District and Old Town Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $50
- 2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour: $268
- 3-Hour Private Amsterdam Photography Tour of famous Landmarks: $106
- 3h countryside tour on sidecar motorcycle: $223
Tours and Activities in La Paz
For La Paz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Walking city tour La Paz: $2.73
- Walking tour of the city of La Paz: $2.73
- La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour: $3.00
- City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
- Be a Local Walking Tour: $8.00
- La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars: $10
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Cable Car Ride: $10
- City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
- Titicaca Lake - Bus Ticket - From La Paz City - Ow: $12
- Half Day Guided Tour in El Alto City: $19
- Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour: $20
- La Paz : Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24La Paz €9.76
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $21
- Breugem Meeting Point: Brewery tour and beer tasting: $23
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $24
- City Centre Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $24
- Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance: $24
- Bar Crawl with Shots and Beer Maid Guide: $25
- Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots: $26
- City Center Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $26
- Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $27
- Cheese and Wine tasting in Amsterdam: $27
- Ludwig's Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $32
- Urban Wine Tasting with Optional Bites: $33
Sample the Local Flavors in La Paz
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in La Paz:
- Cultural Pub Crawl La Paz Nightlife Tour : $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and La Paz, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and La Paz is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to La Paz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Paz and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in La Paz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or La Paz?
La Paz has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and La Paz, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.