Cost of living in Maracay

In Maracay, Venezuela, a single person typically needs around $726 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1926 monthly.

How expensive is Maracay compared to other cities?

Maracay is 18% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Maracay compare to your city?

Maracay is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Maracay is, on average, 95% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Maracay?

Who is Maracay a good fit for?

Maracay 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 Maracay so expensive?

The main driver of expenses in Maracay is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Maracay?

Food prices in Maracay are 9% higher than the European benchmark, making dining slightly more costly.

Is public transport affordable in Maracay?

Public transport is 43% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
726 $
Without Rent
583 $
Rent & Utilities
144 $
Food
374 $
Transport
126 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
198 $
GDP per Capita
15,976 $
Freedom Index
4.22
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
1.1M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.4 $
Dinner 40.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.06 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.4 $
Capuccino 1.49 $
Coke, 330ml 1.17 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.1 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.09 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.99 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.37 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.69 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.66 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.45 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.96 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.88 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.71 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.17 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.16 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.42 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.94 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.5 $
Cigarette pack 2.49 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.38 $
Monthly Pass 42.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.5 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 36.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.61 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.65 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.85 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.21 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 6 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 9 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 38.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 91 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 199 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 135 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 302 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 502 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 399 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 198 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 21.87%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.46 $
Haircut 9.62 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 37.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 3 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,749 $

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Brazil
Maracay vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 39% more expensive) Maracay vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 32% more expensive) Maracay vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 11% more expensive) Maracay vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 1% less expensive) Maracay vs Salvador (Salvador is 2% more expensive) Maracay vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 8% more expensive) Maracay vs Manaus (Manaus is 10% more expensive) Maracay vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 6% more expensive) Maracay vs Recife (Recife is 7% more expensive) Maracay vs Goiania (Goiania is 10% less expensive)
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Maracay vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 25% more expensive) Maracay vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 28% more expensive) Maracay vs Rosario (Rosario is 13% less expensive) Maracay vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 4% less expensive) Maracay vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 3% more expensive) Maracay vs Salta (Salta is 0% more expensive) Maracay vs San Juan (San Juan is 9% less expensive) Maracay vs Lanus (Lanus is 11% more expensive) Maracay vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 47% less expensive) Maracay vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 2% less expensive)
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