Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Berlin?
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 Berlin or La Paz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin 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: Berlin or La Paz?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Luxury Tours to Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €175La Paz €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €175, while the average daily cost in La Paz is €50. 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 Berlin and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64La Paz €14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128La Paz €28
Compare Hotels in Berlin and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18La Paz €8.33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Welcome/Farewell SightseeingTaxi Tour +Transfer from/to the airport: $150
- VIP Berlin Air Port Van Transfer: $97
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $74
- Transfer from Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) to Berlin city Hotels - ROUND TRIP: $232
- Transfer from Berlin City Center to Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $74
- Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace Private Tour & Transfers: $242
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $291
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $785
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $126
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $126
- Private Transfer, Berlin to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing, 8 pax: $291
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€0.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 5-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $345
- Private Transfer from La Paz to Uyuni.: $295
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $209
- From 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour with Bus Transfers: $190
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $187
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $170
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $160
- La Paz Private Airport Transfer Service: $90
- Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City : $77
- Private Transfer From your Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Bus Station to Hotel in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Airport in La Paz City : $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €90La Paz €25
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $19
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $38
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $50
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $51
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Dinner Upgrade: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $72
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $89
- Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $91
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $105
- Berlin Food Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours: $106
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€0.64
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
- Real Street Food Tour La Paz: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22La Paz €14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train: $285
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Bus Tour in English from Berlin: $70
- "Bosch&Beyond". The immersive exhibition experience: $23
- 1-Hour River Cruise with Tour Guide. Bilingual (Ger/Engl): $22
- 2-H Fabulous Berlin Historical Guided Fat Tire Tour: $74
- 2-Hour Luxurious Private VIP - Berlin Fat Tire Tour: $97
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $80
- 2.5-Hour Berlin Wall and Memorial Sites Walking Tour: $26
- 3 Hour Guided VIP Private Segway Tour: $110
- 3-Hour Alternative Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $45
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Tiergarten and Berlin's Hidden Places: $45
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $208
Tours and Activities in La Paz
For La Paz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Private Tour to Tiwanaku Ruins and Puma Punku.: $173
- 2-day Private Guided Tour in Uyuni and La Paz: $240
- 3 Day Death Road + Uyuni Salt Flats Tour From La Paz City: $280
- ATV TOUR: VISIT THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, VALLEY OF ANIMAS AND MUELA DEL DIABLO: $78
- Bicycle Tour on Death Road: $77
- Cable Car, Cementery, Shaman and El Alto Adventure in La Paz: $20
- Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.: $33
- Cholets, Andean Architecture of El Alto Tour: $48
- Cholets, andean architecture of El Alto city tour: $48
- City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
- City Tour with Drone!: $204
- City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16La Paz €9.43
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $18
- Berlin Pub Crawl: $19
- Brewery tour with craft beer tasting in Brauhaus Neulich: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin Show Ticket: $20
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $23
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $25
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Berlin Shots and Party: $26
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $28
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $45
- Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $64
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $74
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 Berlin and La Paz, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or La Paz?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of La Paz. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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.