Cost of living in Araure is very similar to Nieuw Nickerie (without rent).
Rent in Araure is 41% cheaper than in Nieuw Nickerie.
Cost of living including rent in Araure is 14% lower than in Nieuw Nickerie.
Food in Araure is very similar to Nieuw Nickerie.
Transport in Araure is 15% cheaper than in Nieuw Nickerie.
| Araure | Nieuw Nickerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Araure | Nieuw Nickerie | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.9 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.8 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.76 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.6 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.68 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.38 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.58 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 6.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.47 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.5 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 23.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.08 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.15 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.79 $ | 1.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
7.54 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.5 $ | 50 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.7 $ | 31 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 114 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 230 $ | 545 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 466 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 407 $ | 1,195 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 262 $ | 186 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 595 $ | 176 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 170 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.13 % | 15.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.5 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.11 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Haircut | 6.91 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.5 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 36.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92 $ | 63.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,766 $ | 5,238 $ |