Cost of living in Carupano is 26% lower than in Ciudad Guayana (without rent).
Rent in Carupano is very similar to Ciudad Guayana.
Cost of living including rent in Carupano is 19% lower than in Ciudad Guayana.
Food in Carupano is 15% cheaper than in Ciudad Guayana.
Transport in Carupano is 60% cheaper than in Ciudad Guayana.
| Carupano | Ciudad Guayana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Carupano | Ciudad Guayana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.22 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.2 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.01 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 1.24 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.48 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.17 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.99 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.2 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.2 $ | 36.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.7 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.5 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.08 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 1.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.2 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.7 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37 $ | 36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 631 $ | 219 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 299 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 421 $ | 262 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 311 $ | 130 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 178 $ | 109 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.44 % | 25.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.3 $ | 34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.84 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 8.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.6 $ | 163 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ | 40.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 67.1 $ | 60.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,806 $ | 4,885 $ |