Should you visit Cordoba or La Paz?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba or La Paz, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
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.
Which city is cheaper, La Paz or Cordoba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is $61, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $36. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cordoba and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $22, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $44.
Travelers usually pay around $26 for a double occupancy room in La Paz If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about $28 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
La Paz food costs typically run travelers around $13 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cordoba $28
La Paz $13
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
$0.13
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Sandwich
$0.04
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Ice Cream
$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Typical Food prices in La Paz
For La Paz, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Local Transportation
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
To get around in La Paz, the average visitor spends $7.58 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to Córdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
Typical Local Transportation prices in La Paz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in La Paz are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer: La Paz to El Alto International Airport (LPB):
$622
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La Paz Airport Transfer One Way:
$373
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La Paz International Airport (LAP) to La Paz hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$157
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La Paz hotels to La Paz International Airport (LAP) - Departure Private Transfer:
$78
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La Paz International Airport (LAP) to La Paz hotels - Arrival Private Transfer:
$78
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Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City:
$70
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Private Transfer From Bus Station to Hotel in La Paz City:
$62
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Private Transfer From your Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City:
$62
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Private Transfer From Hotel to Airport in La Paz City:
$62
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Private Transfer From Bus Station to your Hotel in La Paz City:
$49
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Private Transfer from your Hotel to Airport in La Paz City:
$49
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Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City:
$49
Entertainment
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $14 per person, per day.
In La Paz, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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2-Night Cordoba Experience: City Tour and Arabian Spa Entrance:
$224
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3-Hour Tour from Cordoba to the Site of Medina Azahara:
$34
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3-day Andalucia Tour: Seville & Granada from Cordoba:
$635
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Adventure in the hills of Cordoba:
$810
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Arabian Baths Experience at Cordoba’s Hammam Al Ándalus:
$42
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Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$22
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Best of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$50
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Bike Tour Córdoba:
$31
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Calamuchita WineTour x 2 Pax:
$55
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Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax:
$40
Tours and Activities in La Paz
For La Paz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1 Day Espiritu Santo Island Wonders, Sea Lions and Paddleboard Adventure:
$390
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1-4 Private Group Rate Tour: Espiritu Santo Island, Sea Lions and Paddleboarding:
$739
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2 Days: Private Tour to Parque Nacional Sajama from La Paz:
$545
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2-Day Private Lake Titicaca and Sun Island Tour from La Paz:
$482
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4 Days Bolivia Private Luxury Tour with English Guide from La Paz Bolivia:
$1,538
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4 Days Bolivia: Group tour with English Guide from La Paz Bolivia:
$696
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4-Day Bolivian Amazon Pampas Adventure from La Paz:
$774
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5 Day Death Road + Uyuni Salt Flats Tour:
$442
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5-Day Bolivian Amazon Pampas Adventure from La Paz:
$729
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5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Desert Adventure from La Paz:
$492
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6 Days Private Best of Bolivia Tour from La Paz with Flights VIP:
$1,898
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6-Day Bolivia Private Tour: La Paz-Uyuni Salt Flats-Lake Titicaca-Tihuanacu:
$1,846
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $11.
Typically, people visiting La Paz spend on average $8.58 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cordoba and La Paz, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba than you might in La Paz.
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