Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Bolivia
Updated on August 22, 2025
Overview
The most populous city in Bolivia with around 1.9 million inhabitants. It is the country's main economic center, driven by the oil boom and agricultural wealth. It has experienced accelerated demographic growth, evolving from a town to become Bolivia's most important metropolis.
Average cost of living€879.06
Quality of Life50/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€160.00
1-bed flat (center)€375.47
1-bed flat (outside)€236.13
3-bed flat (center)€685.33
3-bed flat (outside)€594.40
Utilities
Basic utilities€51.73
Internet€30.67
Mobile plan€20.80
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.29
Monthly pass€19.73
Taxi start€2.67
Gasoline (1 l)€0.46
Leisure
Cinema ticket€6.67
Fitness club€29.47
Education
Preschool (month)€184.40
Intl. primary (year)€3,866.67
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,045.87
sqm outside center€1,046.67
Advantages
- ✓ Most important economic center in Bolivia
- ✓ Sustained economic growth from oil and agriculture
- ✓ Most populous and dynamic city in the country
- ✓ Commercial and services hub
Disadvantages
- × Very rapid demographic growth
- × Pressure on urban infrastructure
- × Massive internal migration creates social challenges
- × Potential urban planning issues