Cost of living in Santiago is 3% higher than in Barinas (without rent).
Rent in Santiago is 240% more expensive than in Barinas.
Cost of living including rent in Santiago is 50% higher than in Barinas.
Food in Santiago is 5% more expensive than in Barinas.
Transport in Santiago is 9% cheaper than in Barinas.
| Santiago | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santiago | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.2 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.5 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.67 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.72 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.19 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.06 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.39 $ | 3.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ | 42.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.8 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.41 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.77 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.99 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.4 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 15 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.8 $ | 37.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 419 $ | 101 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 774 $ | 229 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 515 $ | 156 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 989 $ | 323 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,689 $ | 517 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,861 $ | 535 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 801 $ | 207 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.25 % | 22.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.7 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.02 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Haircut | 17.6 $ | 7.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.2 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.6 $ | 60.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 417 $ | 73.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,298 $ | 5,526 $ |