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Cost of livingBased on a U.S. dollar exchange rate of 11.00 pesos the cost of living in La Paz can vary from US$1,769 to as much as US$3,928. Monthly rents stand at around US$348.
These figures are based on expenditure on housing, food, education, transportation, clothing, recreation, health, furniture, appliances and personal use.
A big feature of living in Mexico is that domestic help is relatively cheap compared to countries in the Western world. In La Paz it's common to pay around US$25 to a person (usually a woman) who will come and clean your apartment, iron clothes and if you're willing to pay a bit extra, cook as well.
For expatriates often the most important starting references upon arriving in a foreign country are expatriate clubs and associations. Some of the most important are the American Society along with the DAR, the International Friendship Club, and Rotary International. American Society acts as a large umbrella organization harboring smaller clubs and associations that are based on particular fields of interest.
Emergencies:Emergency number: 060
Red Cross; 122.1111
Police: 122.0477
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Going Out in La Paz
La Paz provides visitors with the chance to whale-watch, scuba dive or just while away the evening watching the spectacular sunsets.
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Information on hospitals and English-speaking medcal staff in La Paz.
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Information on where to study in La Paz.
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Information on the lay-out of La Paz and real estate opportunities.
| | Living in La Paz
La Paz is a real Mexican city where 170,000 Mexicans live and work as well as a beautiful spot to holiday with incredible beaches covered in white sand.
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