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

Should you visit Nice or La Paz?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and La Paz can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Nice or La Paz?

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Luxury Tours to Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.


Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Nice?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, 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 Nice and La Paz in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nice 59
    La Paz 15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nice 118
    La Paz 30
Compare Hotels in Nice and La Paz

Looking for a hotel in Nice 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.

Hotels in Nice


Hotels in La Paz


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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: Nice Hotel Prices and La Paz Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nice 25
    La Paz 8.90

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $269
  • transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $161
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $294
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $86
  • Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $88
  • Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $159
  • Transferts aéroport, Mise à disposition à l'heure, autres trajets: $175
  • Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $156

Typical Local Transportation Prices in La Paz

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


  • Taxi Ride
    0.54

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: $21
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from La Paz City - La Paz Airport (LPB): $21
  • Airport Transfer In_ Day: $25
  • Bus Station Transfer Out_day: $25
  • Bus Station Transfer Out_night : $25
  • One-Way Private Transfer from La Paz Hotels to Airport : $27
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from La Paz Airport (LPB) - La Paz City: $27
  • 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 Departure Transfer: La Paz Hotels to El Alto International Airport: $37
  • Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle La Paz Airport (LPB) - La Paz City: $43
  • Airport Transfer In_night: $47

Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or La Paz?

Prices for flights to both La Paz and Nice 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
    Nice 49
    La Paz 16
Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
  • Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
  • Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $134
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $148
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193

Typical Food Prices in La Paz

For La Paz, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Fruit
    0.68

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:

  • La Paz Food Tour + Cable Car Cultural City tour: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nice 12
    La Paz 15

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $66
  • Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
  • Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
  • 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
  • 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $81
  • 7 Hills of Nice E-bike Tour with Local Guide: $108
  • 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Monaco and Eze: $104
  • A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
  • A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $252
  • Afternoon Tour to Monaco Monte-Carlo Eze from Nice  : $104
  • All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142

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 city tour La Paz: $2.69
  • La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour: $3.00
  • City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
  • City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
  • Live Virtual City Tour - La Paz : $10
  • City Highlights Walking Tour with Cable Car Ride: $10
  • La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars: $10
  • Gastronomic Tour Vivencial Tour de las Caseras: $13
  • Private Cable Car City Tour: $18
  • Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour: $20
  • City Tour Essential: $22
  • La Paz, Tiahuanaco tour compartido visita guiada: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nice 17
    La Paz 10

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
  • International Party Bar and Pub Crawl in Nice: $17
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
  • Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
  • New Years Eve Pub Crawl in Nice: $54
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66

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 Nice and La Paz, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nice or La Paz?

La Paz has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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.