Cost of living in Calabozo is 13% higher than in Monterrey (without rent).
Rent in Calabozo is 72% cheaper than in Monterrey.
Cost of living including rent in Calabozo is 34% lower than in Monterrey.
Food in Calabozo is 28% more expensive than in Monterrey.
Transport in Calabozo is 42% cheaper than in Monterrey.
| Calabozo | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Calabozo | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.1 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.1 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.74 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.66 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.78 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.27 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.43 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.06 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.22 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.47 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.7 $ | 7.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.4 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.59 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.21 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 1.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
6.27 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.75 $ | 90.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.1 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ | 560 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 318 $ | 1,041 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 814 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 455 $ | 1,470 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 437 $ | 2,619 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 484 $ | 2,560 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 194 $ | 1,053 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22 % | 11.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.2 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.95 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 8.97 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.2 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.9 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,699 $ | 7,175 $ |