Cost of living in Ciudad Guayana is very similar to Santiago (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad Guayana is 60% cheaper than in Santiago.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad Guayana is 26% lower than in Santiago.
Food in Ciudad Guayana is 7% more expensive than in Santiago.
Transport in Ciudad Guayana is 9% cheaper than in Santiago.
| Ciudad Guayana | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad Guayana | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.1 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.1 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.24 $ | 1.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.45 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.92 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.06 $ | 5.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.1 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 36.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.56 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.34 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.44 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 2.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.1 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.9 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36 $ | 20.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 419 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 219 $ | 774 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 515 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 299 $ | 989 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 262 $ | 2,689 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 130 $ | 2,861 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 109 $ | 801 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 25.09 % | 5.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.87 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Haircut | 8.8 $ | 17.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 163 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.4 $ | 54.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.4 $ | 417 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,885 $ | 7,298 $ |