I want to rent and live in La paz for 6 months on $2500.I want a safe nice apartment. Can it be done?

Question

I want to rent and live in La paz for 6 months on $2500.I want a safe nice apartment. Can it be done?

Answer 1

Hola.  I go to La Paz quite a bit, and yes you could probably do pretty well on 2500.  I would recommend staying at a hotel for the first week and then checking out all the accomodations in the local paper.  

There are tons of people who rent out rooms and I have to tell you, this is the best way to live in La Paz.  You are treated like a family member and often get way more out of it.

I rent a room in a family house for about $140 a week and this includes 3 meals a day.  She charges me extra for a/c but I bought a fan for my room and that works fine.  My room has a bed, a desk and a shower and toilet.  Perfect.  The laundry facilities aren't as good (hand wash and line dry) but I take it to the laundry mat every so often, and the shower trickles cold water, but it works.  Let me know if you want her name and #.

Answer 2

Yes, this can be done! Check out the local newspapers when you get here e.g.  "El Peninsular" or "Sudcaliforniano," there you will find new homes located on the outskirts of the city for a price range from 100-250 dls a month.

You will need someone that speaks spanish to call and for you and get the best deals. Good luck w/ your adventure.