Restaurant prices in Bolivia

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Bolivia? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Bolivia? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Bolivia?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 2.9 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.2 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 20 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.86 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Bolivia, including Burger King or a similar bar, coffee, a better restaurant for a couple, imported beer, or bottle of water


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Bolivia


What currency is used in Bolivia and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Bolivia Bolivian boliviano (BOB). For 10 US dollars you can get 69.3 Bolivian bolivianos. For 100 US dollars you can get 693 Bolivian bolivianos. And the other way around: For 10 Bolivian bolivianos you can get 1.44 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Bolivia? Look here: Prices in cities in Bolivia

Prices: La Paz   Tarija   Cochabamba   Sucre   San Ignacio de Velasco   Montero   Oruro   Santa Cruz   Caranavi   Trinidad  


Price cheap restaurant $2.9 ($1.4 - $5.1)

cheap restaurant

$2.9 ($1.4 - $5.1)
86% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $1.7 ($1.4 - $2.9)

local beer

$1.7 ($1.4 - $2.9)
71% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.4 ($1.7 - $3.6)

coffee

$2.4 ($1.7 - $3.6)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.7 ($0.58 - $1)

bottle of water

$0.7 ($0.58 - $1)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7.2 ($5.8 - $8)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.2 ($5.8 - $8)
33% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.86 ($0.72 - $1.4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.86 ($0.72 - $1.4)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Bolivia
(The last update: 2 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Bolivia:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.9 (BOB 20)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $20 (BOB 139)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.2 (BOB 50)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.7 (BOB 12)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.3 (BOB 23)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.86 (BOB 6)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.7 (BOB 4.9)
  8. Cappuccino $2.4 (BOB 16.9)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.7 (BOB 11.8)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.2 (BOB 15)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Bolivia

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2016: $2.3(BOB 15.9), 2017: $2.2(BOB 15.2), and 2018: $2.2(BOB 15.4)

Bolivia price changes: Cappuccino 2016-2018
Bolivia price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2016: $15.9(BOB 110), 2017: $20(BOB 140), and 2018: $23(BOB 160)

Bolivia price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2016-2018
Bolivia price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2016: $2.2(BOB 15), 2017: $2.1(BOB 14.4), and 2018: $2.2(BOB 15).

Bolivia price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2016-2018
Bolivia price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Bolivia?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2016: $1(BOB 7), 2017: $0.87(BOB 6.1), and 2018: $0.79(BOB 5.5) in recent years

Bolivia price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2016-2018
Bolivia price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2016: $0.8(BOB 5.6), 2017: $0.69(BOB 4.8), and 2018: $0.76(BOB 5.3)

Bolivia price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2016-2018
Bolivia price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com