Cost of living in Caracas is 54% higher than in Belo Horizonte (without rent).
Rent in Caracas is 6% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte.
Cost of living including rent in Caracas is 33% higher than in Belo Horizonte.
Food in Caracas is 76% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte.
Transport in Caracas is 27% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte.
| Caracas | Belo Horizonte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Caracas | Belo Horizonte | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.1 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.65 $ | 1.05 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.85 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.44 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.76 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.98 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.2 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.3 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.8 $ | 9.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.27 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.43 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.85 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.2 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.6 $ | 81.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.6 $ | 19.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 583 $ | 406 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 385 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 711 $ | 622 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 811 $ | 1,120 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,170 $ | 767 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 218 $ | 356 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.16 % | 10.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.8 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.48 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 8.88 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 76 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.7 $ | 52.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.4 $ | 330 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,719 $ | 6,162 $ |