US dollars to bolivianos
| You have | At the official rate | At the parallel buy rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 | Bs 11.81 | Bs 11.97 |
| $10 | Bs 118.10 | Bs 119.70 |
| $50 | Bs 590.50 | Bs 598.50 |
| $100 | Bs 1,181.00 | Bs 1,197.00 |
| $500 | Bs 5,905.00 | Bs 5,985.00 |
| $1,000 | Bs 11,810.00 | Bs 11,970.00 |
| $5,000 | Bs 59,050.00 | Bs 59,850.00 |
Bolivianos to US dollars
| You have | At the bank (max. official + Bs 0.10) | At the parallel sell rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bs 10 | $0.84 | $0.83 |
| Bs 100 | $8.40 | $8.33 |
| Bs 500 | $41.98 | $41.63 |
| Bs 1,000 | $83.96 | $83.26 |
| Bs 5,000 | $419.82 | $416.32 |
| Bs 10,000 | $839.63 | $832.64 |
Other currencies (official reference)
| Currency | 1 unit in bolivianos |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 Euro | Bs 13.167 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazilian real | Bs 2.145 |
| 🇵🇪 Peruvian sol | Bs 3.428 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentine peso | Bs 0.0076 |
| 🇨🇱 Chilean peso | Bs 0.0121 |
| 🇬🇧 British pound | Bs 15.781 |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese yuan | Bs 1.768 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexican peso | Bs 0.634 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombian peso | Bs 0.0036 |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguayan guaraní | Bs 0.0019 |
| 🇰🇷 South Korean won | Bs 0.0087 |
Calculated with the official rate and the international exchange rate of each currency. At border towns, cash rates for soles, reais or pesos can vary widely.
Which rate should I use?
- Parallel sell (Bs 12.01): what you pay to get one digital dollar (USDT) on P2P platforms. Use it when you buy dollars.
- Parallel buy (Bs 11.97): what traders pay you for one digital dollar. Use it when you sell.
- Official (Bs 11.81): the Central Bank rate. It is the reference for invoices, accounting and bank prices; banks cannot sell dollars above the official rate plus 10 centavos (Bs 11.91).
Example with $100
Today, 100 US dollars are worth Bs 1,201.00 if you buy them on P2P, Bs 1,197.00 if you sell them on P2P and Bs 1,181.00 at the official rate. The difference between buying and selling (Bs 4.00) is the round-trip cost, or spread.
Tips
- Exchange only what you need: every round trip costs you the spread.
- At exchange houses, compare the posted buying price with the official rate before handing over your cash.
- Rates refresh every 5 minutes. The converter keeps your recent conversions only in your browser.
Common questions
How much is $100 in bolivianos?
Today: Bs 1,181.00 at the official rate, Bs 1,197.00 if you sell on P2P and Bs 1,201.00 if you buy on P2P. An exchange house will quote its own buying price, usually close to the official rate.
Why do banks and exchange houses show different prices?
Each institution sets its own buying price, and the official rate is an average of what banks actually paid. For selling dollars there is a cap: the official rate plus 10 centavos. Compare several boards before exchanging a large amount.
Can I pay with dollars in Bolivia?
Some tourist businesses accept dollars, but the boliviano is the only legal tender and prices are set in bolivianos. You usually get a better deal by exchanging first and paying in local currency.
Cash or card?
Carry some cash for taxis, markets and small shops. For larger payments a card is safer; when the terminal asks, choose to pay in bolivianos so your own bank does the conversion. More tips in travel money.