Cost of living in Veracruz is very similar to Rivera (without rent).
Rent in Veracruz is 5% cheaper than in Rivera.
Cost of living including rent in Veracruz is 2% lower than in Rivera.
Food in Veracruz is 16% cheaper than in Rivera.
Transport in Veracruz is 80% more expensive than in Rivera.
| Veracruz | Rivera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Veracruz | Rivera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.96 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.71 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.28 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.14 $ | 1.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.29 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.35 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.62 $ | 3.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.2 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.02 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.08 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.3 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 2.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.3 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.8 $ | 99 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.5 $ | 47 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 354 $ | 229 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 599 $ | 1,643 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 811 $ | 2,576 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 450 $ | 2,021 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 809 $ | 578 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.32 % | 5.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.87 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 6.37 $ | 4.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.1 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.1 $ | 18.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 217 $ | 342 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,351 $ | 7,532 $ |