Cost of living in Vina del Mar is 15% lower than in Maracay (without rent).
Rent in Vina del Mar is 204% more expensive than in Maracay.
Cost of living including rent in Vina del Mar is 28% higher than in Maracay.
Food in Vina del Mar is 9% cheaper than in Maracay.
Transport in Vina del Mar is 46% cheaper than in Maracay.
| Vina del Mar | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vina del Mar | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.88 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.81 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.19 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.96 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.1 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 21.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 43.2 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.47 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.63 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.1 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.4 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 312 $ | 90.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 656 $ | 199 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 424 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 857 $ | 302 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,581 $ | 502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,651 $ | 399 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 885 $ | 198 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.82 % | 21.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.54 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Haircut | 9.65 $ | 9.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.4 $ | 87.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49 $ | 37.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 412 $ | 30.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,555 $ | 4,749 $ |