As of November 12, 2026, Bolivia is cheaper than Peru for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $36 in Bolivia against $83 in Peru, a gap of 128.9%. Over the past year Bolivia has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+55.6% after inflation, against +1.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Peru is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Bolivia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $36 | $83 |
| Lean day | $16 | $35 |
| Comfortable day | $87 | $198 |
| Real change, 12 months | +55.6% | +1.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +70.9% | +1.7% |
| Versus 5-year average | +40.8% | −8.7% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 2.8 · Rough edges | 3.9 · Well set up |
| Index score | 87 | 60 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Nov | Apr, 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.
Machu Picchu is the pricey part. Everything else is a bargain with a world-class kitchen.
The catchAltitude needs days, not hours. Political protests periodically close roads and rail in the south.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.