Cost of living in Cumana

Cumana, Venezuela is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $691 for one person and $2034 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Cumana compared to other cities?

Cumana is 22% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Cumana compare to your city?

Cumana is 66% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Cumana is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Cumana?

Who is Cumana a good fit for?

Cumana is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Cumana so expensive?

Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost of living, making it challenging for those without substantial income. This aspect can create a perception of higher expenses.

Is food expensive in Cumana?

Food costs are 2% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive. This can affect budgets, especially for families.

Is public transport affordable in Cumana?

Public transport is 1% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. This can be a cost-effective option for daily commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
691 $
Without Rent
493 $
Rent & Utilities
198 $
Food
350 $
Transport
87 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
177 $
GDP per Capita
15,976 $
Freedom Index
4.22
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
375.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.8 $
Dinner 11 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.29 $
Capuccino 4.99 $
Coke, 330ml 1.36 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.29 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.73 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.55 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.61 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.36 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.47 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.82 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.26 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.98 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.92 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.51 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.6 $
Cigarette pack 3.55 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.43 $
Monthly Pass 18.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.43 $
Taxi, 8 km 24.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 40.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.17 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.99 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.41 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.5 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 13 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 20 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 24.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 150 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 374 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 200 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,441 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 388 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 302 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 177 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 21.57%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.97 $
Haircut 4.84 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 38.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 19 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 75 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,777 $

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Cumana vs Montevideo (Montevideo is 93% more expensive) Cumana vs Salto (Salto is 43% more expensive) Cumana vs Ciudad de la Costa (Ciudad de la Costa is 69% more expensive) Cumana vs Rivera (Rivera is 10% more expensive) Cumana vs Maldonado (Maldonado is 40% more expensive) Cumana vs Paysandu (Paysandu is 11% more expensive) Cumana vs Tacuarembo (Tacuarembo is 20% more expensive) Cumana vs Melo (Melo is 5% more expensive) Cumana vs Mercedes (Mercedes is 48% more expensive) Cumana vs Artigas (Artigas is 27% more expensive)
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Cumana vs Chaguanas (Chaguanas is 55% more expensive) Cumana vs Port of Spain (Port of Spain is 69% more expensive) Cumana vs San Fernando (San Fernando is 40% more expensive) Cumana vs Scarborough (Scarborough is 59% more expensive) Cumana vs San Juan (San Juan is 68% more expensive)
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Cumana vs Santiago (Santiago is 74% more expensive) Cumana vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 38% more expensive) Cumana vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 53% more expensive) Cumana vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 35% more expensive) Cumana vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 24% more expensive) Cumana vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 39% more expensive) Cumana vs Temuco (Temuco is 27% more expensive) Cumana vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 22% more expensive) Cumana vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 33% more expensive) Cumana vs Talca (Talca is 23% more expensive)
Guyana
Cumana vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 43% more expensive) Cumana vs Linden (Linden is 47% more expensive) Cumana vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 47% more expensive)
Mexico
Cumana vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 72% more expensive) Cumana vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 52% more expensive) Cumana vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 6% more expensive) Cumana vs Leon (Leon is 4% more expensive) Cumana vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 46% more expensive) Cumana vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 43% more expensive) Cumana vs Puebla (Puebla is 36% more expensive) Cumana vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 41% more expensive) Cumana vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 82% more expensive) Cumana vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 5% more expensive)
Suriname
Cumana vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 26% more expensive) Cumana vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 22% more expensive)
Ecuador
Cumana vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 32% more expensive) Cumana vs Quito (Quito is 31% more expensive) Cumana vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 11% more expensive) Cumana vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 14% less expensive) Cumana vs Duran (Duran is 17% more expensive) Cumana vs Machala (Machala is 14% less expensive) Cumana vs Manta (Manta is 26% more expensive) Cumana vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 10% more expensive) Cumana vs Loja (Loja is 11% less expensive) Cumana vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 6% less expensive)
Peru
Cumana vs Lima (Lima is 43% more expensive) Cumana vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 19% less expensive) Cumana vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 1% more expensive) Cumana vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 25% less expensive) Cumana vs Callao (Callao is 13% more expensive) Cumana vs Piura (Piura is 18% less expensive) Cumana vs Cusco (Cusco is 7% less expensive) Cumana vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 28% less expensive) Cumana vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 14% less expensive) Cumana vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 2% less expensive)
Venezuela
Cumana vs Caracas (Caracas is 51% more expensive) Cumana vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 2% more expensive) Cumana vs Valencia (Valencia is 13% more expensive) Cumana vs Maracay (Maracay is 5% more expensive) Cumana vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 3% more expensive) Cumana vs Barinas (Barinas is 16% more expensive) Cumana vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 29% more expensive) Cumana vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 37% more expensive) Cumana vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 26% more expensive) Cumana vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 32% more expensive)
Colombia
Cumana vs Bogota (Bogota is 26% more expensive) Cumana vs Medellin (Medellin is 26% more expensive) Cumana vs Cali (Cali is 6% more expensive) Cumana vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 14% more expensive) Cumana vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 8% more expensive) Cumana vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 20% less expensive) Cumana vs Soacha (Soacha is 8% more expensive) Cumana vs Soledad (Soledad is 22% more expensive) Cumana vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 31% less expensive) Cumana vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 7% less expensive)
Brazil
Cumana vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 46% more expensive) Cumana vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 38% more expensive) Cumana vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 17% more expensive) Cumana vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 4% more expensive) Cumana vs Salvador (Salvador is 7% more expensive) Cumana vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 14% more expensive) Cumana vs Manaus (Manaus is 15% more expensive) Cumana vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 11% more expensive) Cumana vs Recife (Recife is 12% more expensive) Cumana vs Goiania (Goiania is 5% less expensive)
Argentina
Cumana vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 32% more expensive) Cumana vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 34% more expensive) Cumana vs Rosario (Rosario is 9% less expensive) Cumana vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 1% more expensive) Cumana vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 8% more expensive) Cumana vs Salta (Salta is 5% more expensive) Cumana vs San Juan (San Juan is 5% less expensive) Cumana vs Lanus (Lanus is 17% more expensive) Cumana vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 44% less expensive) Cumana vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 3% more expensive)
Bolivia
Cumana vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 10% more expensive) Cumana vs La Paz (La Paz is 3% less expensive) Cumana vs El Alto (El Alto is 7% less expensive) Cumana vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 22% less expensive) Cumana vs Sucre (Sucre is 5% less expensive) Cumana vs Oruro (Oruro is 13% less expensive) Cumana vs Potosi (Potosi is 28% less expensive) Cumana vs Tarija (Tarija is 9% less expensive) Cumana vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 23% less expensive) Cumana vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 12% more expensive)
Paraguay
Cumana vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 4% less expensive) Cumana vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 23% less expensive) Cumana vs Luque (Luque is 13% less expensive) Cumana vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 10% less expensive) Cumana vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 24% less expensive) Cumana vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 41% less expensive) Cumana vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 25% less expensive) Cumana vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 23% less expensive) Cumana vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 22% less expensive)