Cost of living in Guarenas is 126% higher than in Encarnacion (without rent).
Rent in Guarenas is 16% more expensive than in Encarnacion.
Cost of living including rent in Guarenas is 74% higher than in Encarnacion.
Food in Guarenas is 140% more expensive than in Encarnacion.
Transport in Guarenas is 124% more expensive than in Encarnacion.
| Guarenas | Encarnacion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Guarenas | Encarnacion | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.73 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.65 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.28 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.6 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.01 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.24 $ | 1.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.5 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24 $ | 8.83 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.8 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.62 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.44 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.79 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
6.37 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.64 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 169 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 462 $ | 281 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 296 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 598 $ | 486 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 526 $ | 1,259 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 699 $ | 615 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 204 $ | 324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.85 % | 9.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.1 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.05 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Haircut | 10.5 $ | 5.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.9 $ | 42.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.7 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,680 $ | 2,959 $ |