As of November 12, 2026, Bolivia is cheaper than Guatemala for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $36 in Bolivia against $72 in Guatemala, a gap of 100.7%. Over the past year Bolivia has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+55.6% after inflation, against +0.9%). Bolivia carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3). Guatemala is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Bolivia | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $36 | $72 |
| Lean day | $16 | $33 |
| Comfortable day | $87 | $166 |
| Real change, 12 months | +55.6% | +0.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +70.9% | +0.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | +40.8% | 0.0% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
| Ease of travel | 2.8 · Rough edges | 3.2 · Workable |
| Index score | 87 | 55 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Nov | May, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The salt flats, the altiplano and the Amazon at the lowest prices in South America.
The catchAltitude is extreme, roads are rough, and fuel and dollar shortages have caused blockades and disruption.
Volcanoes, a highland lake and Maya ruins on a backpacker budget.
The catchViolent crime is the reason for the elevated advisory. Use tourist shuttles, not chicken buses, and do not travel after dark.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.