Cost of living in Rosario is 25% lower than in Maracay (without rent).
Rent in Rosario is 35% more expensive than in Maracay.
Cost of living including rent in Rosario is 13% lower than in Maracay.
Food in Rosario is 26% cheaper than in Maracay.
Transport in Rosario is 35% cheaper than in Maracay.
| Rosario | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rosario | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.97 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.28 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.1 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.59 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.01 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.47 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.61 $ | 21.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.87 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.07 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.98 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.72 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.9 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.2 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.7 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 90.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 271 $ | 199 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 383 $ | 302 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,242 $ | 502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 927 $ | 399 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 485 $ | 198 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 38.35 % | 21.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.32 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Haircut | 4.71 $ | 9.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 87.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60 $ | 37.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 194 $ | 30.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,090 $ | 4,749 $ |