Cost of living in Artigas is 25% lower than in Ciudad Bolivar (without rent).
Rent in Artigas is 77% more expensive than in Ciudad Bolivar.
Cost of living including rent in Artigas is very similar to Ciudad Bolivar.
Food in Artigas is 16% cheaper than in Ciudad Bolivar.
Transport in Artigas is 65% cheaper than in Ciudad Bolivar.
| Artigas | Ciudad Bolivar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Artigas | Ciudad Bolivar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.97 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.96 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.74 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.22 $ | 4.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.09 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.4 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.9 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.84 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.18 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
157 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.1 $ | 36.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 233 $ | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 367 $ | 397 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,033 $ | 343 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,706 $ | 352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,473 $ | 252 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 640 $ | 160 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.49 % | 22.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.5 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.01 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Haircut | 5.45 $ | 9.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.4 $ | 64.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.8 $ | 42.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 360 $ | 70.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,840 $ | 4,848 $ |