Cost of living in Carupano is 22% lower than in Chaguanas (without rent).
Rent in Carupano is 50% cheaper than in Chaguanas.
Cost of living including rent in Carupano is 33% lower than in Chaguanas.
Food in Carupano is 28% cheaper than in Chaguanas.
Transport in Carupano is 48% more expensive than in Chaguanas.
| Carupano | Chaguanas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Carupano | Chaguanas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.22 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.2 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.01 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.48 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 10 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.17 $ | 17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.99 $ | 5.63 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.2 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.2 $ | 6.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.7 $ | 44.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.5 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.08 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 2.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.2 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.7 $ | 80.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37 $ | 52.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 631 $ | 573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 614 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 421 $ | 3,433 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 311 $ | 1,676 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 178 $ | 673 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.44 % | 6.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.3 $ | 33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.84 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 9.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.6 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ | 55.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 67.1 $ | 222 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,806 $ | 3,723 $ |