Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Budapest?
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 Budapest or La Paz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Budapest and La Paz can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Budapest or La Paz?
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest, The Best Luxury Tours to Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBudapest $110La Paz $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Budapest is $110, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $57. 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 Budapest and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBudapest $50La Paz $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBudapest $100La Paz $32
Compare Hotels in Budapest and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Budapest 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: Budapest Hotel Prices and La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Budapest $11La Paz $9.46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$7.15
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Metro Pass$3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna: Private transfer to Budapest or Budapest to Vienna: $282
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Budapest HTL-APT (BUD): $57
- Private transfer from Budapest to Prague: $1,119
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Zadar, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $297
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $247
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing: $247
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing: $228
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Liszt Ferenc Airport: $84
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Bratislava, English-speaking driver: $166
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Bratislava with 2h of Sightseeing: $192
- Private Transfer from Budapest city to Budapest Airport - departure: $30
- Private Transfer Budapest to Budapest Train Station by Car or Van: $53
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:
- 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
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $130
- Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City : $77
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Airport in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Bus Station to Hotel in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From your Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Budapest or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz and Budapest 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 dayBudapest $41La Paz $29
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glamour of the Old Town with Dinner and Live Music: $1.40
- Central Market Hall Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $15
- Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option: $21
- Pizza Cruise: $40
- Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $55
- Budapest Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $56
- Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots: $67
- Guided Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $67
- Tipsy Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $67
- Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included: $67
- Budapest Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks: $67
- Food Tour with Wine tasting By Foodapest™ 2025: $70
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
- Real Street Food Tour La Paz: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Budapest $22La Paz $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$7.01
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Budapest Downtown Guided Segway Tour : $3.43
- City Segway Tours Budapest ( Buda + Pest ) : $46
- Private Budapest city tour with a daytime Danube river cruise: $275
- UNESCO World Heritage Hollókő and Eger Private Tour by 4WD: $270
- 1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour - Parliament Hightails: $45
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest: $14
- 1,5 Hour/HERO'S SQUARE-City Segway Tour Budapest: $56
- 101 things in Budapest - Full Day Tour with Lunch & Metro Pass: $195
- 2 Hours Buda Castle Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $45
- 2 Hours Budapest Walking Tour with A Private Guide: $136
- 2 Hours Private Scenic Photo Tour Around Budapest: $229
- 2-Hour Private Budapest Castle Walking Tour: $133
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
- ATV TOUR: VISIT THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, VALLEY OF ANIMAS AND MUELA DEL DIABLO: $78
- Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour: $8.00
- Bike Tour to the Death Road: $85
- Cable Car, Cementery, Shaman and El Alto Adventure in La Paz: $20
- Cholet Tour - Andean Architecture and Culture - El Alto: $26
- 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
- City Walking Tours - Full Day ( SHARED SERVICE ) : $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBudapest $18La Paz $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $17
- Bingo Bar Crawl: $21
- 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $23
- Brewery Tour at "First Craft Beer" & Beer Tasting: $25
- Private, Personalized Pub Crawl, 3 drinks included: $28
- Private Pub Crawl Tour with Local Guide in Budapest: $30
- Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $39
- Budapest Wine Tasting and Heritage Experience at Goldcentral: $40
- Budapest - Opera Gin Distillery Tour: $42
- Bar Crawl Tour with Local Drinks: $44
- Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $44
- Guided Bar Crawl Walking Tour: $44
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 Budapest and La Paz, we can see that Budapest is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Budapest 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 Budapest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budapest 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 Budapest Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Budapest or La Paz?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of La Paz. When comparing the sizes of Budapest 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.