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Bolivia / South America

Tarija, Bolivia City Intelligence

Tarija is an indexed city in Bolivia (South America), with a metropolitan population of about ~180K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Tarija spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Tarija is a south america city of about ~180K in Bolivia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Tarija sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (57/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~180K
View of Tarija, Bolivia

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Composite profile

Overall score

57/100

Use the Tarija profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Bolivia and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall57/100
Affordability69/100
Air quality59/100
Energy55/100

Overall city intelligence

Constrained

57/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Tarija data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Tarija city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score57/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living69/100Tarija's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality59/100Tarija's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy55/100Tarija's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety56/100Tarija's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed56/100Tarija's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk54/100Tarija's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience54/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety59/100
Low crime60/100
Personal safety60/100
Night safety56/100
Road safety59/100

Tarija has a moderate safety estimate (59/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life67/100
Healthcare64/100
Education67/100
Green space90/100
Cleanliness62/100
Infrastructure64/100
Mobility54/100

Tarija has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness67/100
Education67/100
Green space90/100
Overall safety59/100

Tarija scores moderate for family living (67/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability63/100
Walkability70/100
Cycling55/100
Infrastructure64/100

Tarija is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability67/100
Healthcare64/100
Cleanliness62/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100

Tarija is moderate for retirement (67/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Tarija

Local public safety guidance for Tarija, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Tarija, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Bolivia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Tarija

Healthcare context for Tarija, with national-level information from Bolivia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Tarija, see the Bolivia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Tarija

Local mobility context for Tarija, with national-level context from Bolivia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Tarija, see the Bolivia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Tarija. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Tarija

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Tarija will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Tarija air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Tarija drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Tarija

Is Tarija worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (67/100), with nearby nature such as Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Tajzara Lake.

Is Tarija good for families?

Strong (67/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Tarija affordable?

More affordable than average; about Bs 4,360/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Tarija?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.

What are Tarija's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, logistics.

What is the climate in Tarija?

A semi-arid climate, averaging about 25.4°C.

Does Tarija have universities?

Higher education is good (53/100).

What is healthcare like in Tarija?

Healthcare access is good (52/100).

Is Tarija good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (63/100).

What nature is near Tarija?

Within ~170 km: Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Tajzara Lake.

Explore Tarija modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Tarija

Tarija's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Tarija

Tarija's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Tarija

Tarija's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Tarija

Tarija's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Tarija

Tarija's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Tarija

Tarija's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Tarija

Cost of living estimates for Tarija — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Tarija

Climate profile for Tarija — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 25.4°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Tarija

Economy and jobs profile for Tarija — mixed economy, economy score 52/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, logistics. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Tarija

Education profile for Tarija — mixed education base, education score 50/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Tarija

Healthcare and retirement profile for Tarija — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 52/100, retirement score 63/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Tarija

Source-attributed visual context for Tarija using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Tarija

Weekend trip planning checklist for Tarija — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Tarija

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Tarija

Estimate a monthly budget for Tarija using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Tarija

Plan a trip budget for Tarija using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Tarija

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Tarija. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Potosí, Bolivia

Same region · about 241 km from Tarija. Explore Potosí's city intelligence profile.

Sucre, Bolivia

Same region · about 282 km from Tarija. Explore Sucre's city intelligence profile.

Salta, Argentina

Cross-border · about 368 km from Tarija. Explore Salta's city intelligence profile.

Calama, Chile

Cross-border · about 444 km from Tarija. Explore Calama's city intelligence profile.

Oruro, Bolivia

Same region · about 468 km from Tarija. Explore Oruro's city intelligence profile.

Sacaba, Bolivia

Same region · about 479 km from Tarija. Explore Sacaba's city intelligence profile.

Cochabamba, Bolivia

Same region · about 484 km from Tarija. Explore Cochabamba's city intelligence profile.

Iquique, Chile

Cross-border · about 582 km from Tarija. Explore Iquique's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Tarija — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Tarija — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Tarija FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Tarija, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Tarija

Is Tarija worth visiting?

Tarija has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Tajzara Lake and Tariquía Flora and Fauna National Reserve within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Tarija?

Tarija has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 67/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Tarija?

A single resident of Tarija spends roughly Bs 4,360 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near Bs 2,320. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Bolivia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Tarija?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Tarija is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Tarija?

Tarija's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Tarija has a mixed economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and logistics.

Is Tarija good for digital nomads and remote work?

Tarija offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 57/100.

What are the education options in Tarija?

Tarija is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Business.

Is Tarija a good place to study?

Tarija offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Tarija?

Tarija has a developing healthcare market, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 52/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Tarija a good place to retire?

Tarija offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 63/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Tarija?

Tarija has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 25.4°C annually with roughly 449 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jul.

Is Tarija a safe place to live?

Tarija has a moderate safety estimate (59/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Tarija?

Tarija indexes a walkability score of 70 and a cycling score of 55 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Tarija?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Tarija include Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Tajzara Lake and Tariquía Flora and Fauna National Reserve. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Tarija good for families?

Tarija scores moderate for family living (67/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Tarija?

Tarija rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 90/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Tajzara Lake and Tariquía Flora and Fauna National Reserve supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Tarija profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Bolivia and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (69/100) and air quality (59/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (54/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Bolivia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Tarija appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.