Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or La Paz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and La Paz can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or La Paz?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours Under $1000 in Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $83La Paz $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $83, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $44. 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 Bangkok and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $45La Paz $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $90La Paz $32
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices and La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.27La Paz $9.45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.37
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Skytrain Ticket$4.74
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.95
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Ferry Ride$0.77
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Taxi From Airport$7.41
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Short Taxi Ride$2.67
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Boat Taxi$1.48
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Trains to airport$4.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- VIP Bangkok Tours and Transfers: $64
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Pattaya APT-HTL (BKK): $59
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $18
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Hua Hin APT-HTL (DMK): $71
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Pattaya: $65
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $143
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $81
- Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Bangkok city: $29
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Trat: $146
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: $53
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Ayutthaya: $45
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
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$0.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- La Paz Private Airport Transfer Service: $90
- Airport Transfer In_night: $47
- Airport Transfer Out_night: $25
- Bus Station Transfer Out_day: $25
- El Alto Airport Transfer Service - Hotels in La Paz: $21
- Private Transfer Airport to Hotels Service 24/7: $19
- La Paz:Private transfer from La Paz Hotels to El Alto Aiport: $19
- One-Way Private Transfer from La Paz Hotels to Airport : $27
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $20La Paz $17
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.93
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.33
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.89
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.93
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Pad Thai$2.07
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Airport Lunch for 2$16
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Market: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- White Orchid Dinner Cruise Luxury Experience in Bangkok: $27
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $27
- Must-try: Hidden Bangkok Bike and Food Tour: $28
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $30
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $30
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$0.72
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
- La Paz Food Tour + Cable Car Cultural City tour: $65
- Real Street Food Tour La Paz: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $17La Paz $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.74
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$10
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.48
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.93
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$71
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Fish Pedicure$4.45
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.96
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok Thrilling Tuk Tuk Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $198
- (Join Tour) BANGKOK 'S 2 HOURS CANAL TOUR: $86
- 1 Hour Heritage Cruise In Ayutthaya with Classical Dance: $15
- 1 Hour Heritage Cruise in Ayutthaya with Traditional Dance: $15
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $125
- 2 Hour Private Bangkok Chinatown Sightseeing and Foodie Tour: $62
- 2-Day River Kwai Jungle Rafts Experience from Bangkok: $220
- 2-Day River Kwai and Kanchanaburi Tour from Bangkok: $220
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 tour of the city of La Paz: $2.77
- Walking city tour La Paz: $2.77
- La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour: $3.00
- La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets: $5.00
- Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour: $8.00
- City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Cable Car Ride: $10
- La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars: $10
- City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
- Titicaca Lake - Bus Ticket - From La Paz City - Ow: $12
- 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 dayBangkok $6.49La Paz $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Bangkok Pub Crawl: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and La Paz, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok is in Asia 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or La Paz?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of La Paz. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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.