A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cordoba vs. La Paz for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cordoba or La Paz?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba 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.

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 $47, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $35. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cordoba and La Paz in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cordoba $17
    La Paz $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cordoba $34
    La Paz $26

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cordoba $12
    La Paz $7.54
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.04

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba

Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport: $56
  • Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR: $14
  • Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station: $75
  • Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga: $261
  • Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba: $622
  • Private Transfer: Cordoba to Córdoba Airport (ODB): $622
  • Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $336
  • Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR): $19
  • Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $100
  • Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer: $444
  • Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer: $275
  • Cordoba Private Departure Transfer: $100

Typical Local Transportation prices in La Paz

Some typical examples of transportation costs in La Paz are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz

Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer: La Paz to El Alto International Airport (LPB): $622
  • La Paz Airport Transfer One Way: $373
  • La Paz International Airport (LAP) to La Paz hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $157
  • La Paz hotels to La Paz International Airport (LAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $78
  • La Paz International Airport (LAP) to La Paz hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
  • Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City: $70
  • Private Transfer From Bus Station to Hotel in La Paz City: $62
  • Private Transfer From your Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City: $62
  • Private Transfer From Hotel to Airport in La Paz City: $62
  • Private Transfer From Bus Station to your Hotel in La Paz City: $49
  • Private Transfer from your Hotel to Airport in La Paz City: $49
  • Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City: $49

Is it cheaper to fly into Cordoba or La Paz?

Prices for flights to both La Paz and Cordoba 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cordoba $22
    La Paz $13
Typical Food prices in Cordoba

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:


  • Empanadas
    $0.10
  • Sandwich
    $0.03
  • Ice Cream
    $0.03

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba

For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 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:


  • Fruit
    $0.72

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cordoba $11
    La Paz $13

Tours and Activities in Cordoba

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.

  • 2-Night Cordoba Experience: City Tour and Arabian Spa Entrance: $224
  • 3-Hour Tour from Cordoba to the Site of Medina Azahara: $34
  • 3-day Andalucia Tour: Seville & Granada from Cordoba: $635
  • Adventure in the hills of Cordoba: $810
  • Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour: $19
  • Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets: $386
  • Arabian Baths Experience at Cordoba’s Hammam Al Ándalus: $42
  • Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour: $22
  • Best of Cordoba Guided Tour: $50
  • Bike Tour Córdoba: $31
  • Calamuchita WineTour x 2 Pax: $55
  • 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:

  • 1 Day Espiritu Santo Island Wonders, Sea Lions and Paddleboard Adventure: $390
  • 1-4 Private Group Rate Tour: Espiritu Santo Island, Sea Lions and Paddleboarding: $739
  • 2 Days: Private Tour to Parque Nacional Sajama from La Paz: $545
  • 2-Day Private Lake Titicaca and Sun Island Tour from La Paz: $420
  • 2-Day Private Lake Titicaca and Sun Island Tour from La Paz: $482
  • 4 Days Bolivia Private Luxury Tour with English Guide from La Paz Bolivia: $1,538
  • 4 Days Bolivia: Group tour with English Guide from La Paz Bolivia: $696
  • 4-Day Bolivian Amazon Pampas Adventure from La Paz: $774
  • 5 Day Death Road + Uyuni Salt Flats Tour: $442
  • 5-Day Bolivian Amazon Pampas Adventure from La Paz: $729
  • 5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Desert Adventure from La Paz: $492
  • 6 Days Private Best of Bolivia Tour from La Paz with Flights VIP: $1,898

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cordoba $8.36
    La Paz $8.54

Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:

  • Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $25
  • Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting: $35
  • Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting: $107
  • Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita: $130

About these numbers

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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