Cost of living in Alerce is 28% lower than in Barinas (without rent).
Rent in Alerce is 103% more expensive than in Barinas.
Cost of living including rent in Alerce is very similar to Barinas.
Food in Alerce is 6% cheaper than in Barinas.
Transport in Alerce is 79% cheaper than in Barinas.
| Alerce | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alerce | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.9 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.2 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.78 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.03 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.18 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.39 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.66 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.02 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.91 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.05 $ | 3.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.09 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.2 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 42.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.4 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.74 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.9 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.1 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.4 $ | 15 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.2 $ | 37.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 101 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 334 $ | 229 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 328 $ | 156 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 524 $ | 323 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,239 $ | 517 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,647 $ | 535 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 655 $ | 207 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.33 % | 22.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.8 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.71 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Haircut | 8.9 $ | 7.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.2 $ | 60.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 313 $ | 73.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,149 $ | 5,526 $ |