Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Belfast?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belfast or La Paz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast 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: Belfast or La Paz?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, The Best Luxury Tours to Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Belfast Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelfast £170La Paz £42
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £170, while the average daily cost in La Paz is £42. 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 Belfast and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68La Paz £12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136La Paz £24
Compare Hotels in Belfast and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14La Paz £7.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Belfast City to Belfast Airport (BFS): $93
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Trillick : $222
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Tobermore : $176
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Tandragee: $134
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Strangford: $121
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Stewartstown : $167
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sion Mills: $273
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Scarvagh : $129
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Saintfield : $74
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rosslea: $235
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portstewart : $208
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portballintrae : $204
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£0.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Airport to Hotels Service 24/7: $19
- La Paz:Private transfer from La Paz Hotels to El Alto Aiport: $19
- Transfer from El Alto International Airport - Hotel: $23
- Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer: $25
- Bus Station Transfer Out_night : $25
- Private Transfer La Paz Airport LPB to La Paz City by MiniVan/Bus: $28
- Private transfer 24/7 El Alto Airport - Hotels La Paz: $28
- Private Transfer from El Alto Airport to La Paz, Bolivia Hotels: $28
- Private Departure Transfer: La Paz Hotels to El Alto International Airport: $37
- Airport Transfer In_night: $47
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $52
- Private Transfer from your Hotel to Airport in La Paz City : $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Belfast or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £88La Paz £21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Belfast Centre Food Tour of 12+ Local Irish Dishes & Drinks: $112
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $115
- Taste & Tour: The original Belfast Food Tour™️ with drinks: $120
- The Original Belfast Food Tour™ with Drinks: $124
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£0.54
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:
- Sajra Hora Morning street Food Tour: $17
- Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
- La Paz : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belfast £18La Paz £12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast Titanic Experience & Black Taxi Political Conflict Tour: $206
- Epic Escape Room Adventure to Save King’s Landing in Belfast: $41
- 1 Hour Express Belfast Taxi/Cab Tour History, Murals, Troubles: $89
- 2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls: $99
- 2 Hour Terror and Mural History Belfast taxi Private Tour : $171
- 2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour: $100
- 2 hrs Belfast unique history terror & mural private Taxi tour: $151
- A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour : $30
- A Unique Belfast City Center Walking Tour: $30
- A Unique Belfast Walking Experience: $30
- Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast: $35
- Afternoon Giant’s Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast: $34
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: $2.50
- Walking city tour La Paz: $2.50
- La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour: $3.00
- La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets: $5.00
- Be a Local Walking Tour: $8.00
- City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
- Private Viewpoint Tour with Snacks and Photos: $9.00
- Walking and Cable Car City Tour; Urban Experience: $9.60
- La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour: $10
- La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars: $10
- City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
- Walking tour La Paz city: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelfast £7.86La Paz £7.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $19
- Belfast Pub Crawl: $22
- McConnell's Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $27
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $34
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $74
- Giant's Causeway and Whisky Distillery tasting tour from Belfast : $75
- Historic Pub Tour: $202
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belfast and La Paz, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or La Paz?
La Paz has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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.