Cost of living in La Guaira is 11% lower than in Santiago (without rent).
Rent in La Guaira is 39% cheaper than in Santiago.
Cost of living including rent in La Guaira is 24% lower than in Santiago.
Food in La Guaira is 9% more expensive than in Santiago.
Transport in La Guaira is 63% cheaper than in Santiago.
| La Guaira | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Guaira | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.9 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.98 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.6 $ | 1.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.71 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.4 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.35 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.34 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.58 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.86 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.22 $ | 5.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.3 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.6 $ | 11.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.9 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.51 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.41 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.79 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 2.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.2 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.7 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.3 $ | 20.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 419 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 522 $ | 774 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 349 $ | 515 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 653 $ | 989 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 677 $ | 2,689 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 938 $ | 2,861 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 209 $ | 801 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.24 % | 5.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.63 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Haircut | 10.7 $ | 17.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.9 $ | 54.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 91.3 $ | 417 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,787 $ | 7,298 $ |