Cost of living in Minas is 5% lower than in Caracas (without rent).
Rent in Minas is 48% more expensive than in Caracas.
Cost of living including rent in Minas is 14% higher than in Caracas.
Food in Minas is 7% more expensive than in Caracas.
Transport in Minas is 51% cheaper than in Caracas.
| Minas | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Minas | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.3 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.63 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.93 $ | 1.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.62 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.53 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.47 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.08 $ | 3.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.19 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.3 $ | 20.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.7 $ | 38 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.95 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.18 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 2.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.6 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.3 $ | 33.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 299 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 851 $ | 583 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 519 $ | 394 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 711 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,518 $ | 811 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,904 $ | 1,170 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 807 $ | 218 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.52 % | 22.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Haircut | 7.54 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.4 $ | 57.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 369 $ | 97.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,006 $ | 4,719 $ |