Cost of living in Palmira is 28% lower than in Maracaibo (without rent).
Rent in Palmira is 62% more expensive than in Maracaibo.
Cost of living including rent in Palmira is 8% lower than in Maracaibo.
Food in Palmira is 28% cheaper than in Maracaibo.
Transport in Palmira is 49% cheaper than in Maracaibo.
| Palmira | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palmira | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.55 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.3 $ | 60 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.8 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.58 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.13 $ | 6.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.58 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.38 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.5 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.3 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.68 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.43 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.22 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.9 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.4 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.6 $ | 25.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 183 $ | 81.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 313 $ | 175 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 181 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 417 $ | 318 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,011 $ | 2,145 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 951 $ | 1,079 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ | 170 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55 % | 26.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.73 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Haircut | 6.32 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.2 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.5 $ | 44.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 227 $ | 99.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,204 $ | 14,223 $ |