Cost of living in Cua is 11% lower than in Ciudad Guayana (without rent).
Rent in Cua is 28% more expensive than in Ciudad Guayana.
Cost of living including rent in Cua is very similar to Ciudad Guayana.
Food in Cua is 4% more expensive than in Ciudad Guayana.
Transport in Cua is 56% cheaper than in Ciudad Guayana.
| Cua | Ciudad Guayana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cua | Ciudad Guayana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.71 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.59 $ | 1.24 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.73 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.34 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.25 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 36.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.7 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.61 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.44 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.8 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.3 $ | 1.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.1 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.4 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38 $ | 36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 217 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 450 $ | 219 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 294 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 574 $ | 299 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 407 $ | 262 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 528 $ | 130 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 199 $ | 109 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.04 % | 25.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ | 34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.81 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 8.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 163 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.1 $ | 40.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 91.6 $ | 60.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,799 $ | 4,885 $ |