Cost of living in Puerto la Cruz

In Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, a single person typically needs around $771 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1876 monthly.

How expensive is Puerto la Cruz compared to other cities?

Puerto la Cruz is 13% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Puerto la Cruz compare to your city?

Puerto la Cruz is 61% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Puerto la Cruz is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Puerto la Cruz?

Who is Puerto la Cruz a good fit for?

Puerto la Cruz 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 Puerto la Cruz so expensive?

The main driver of higher costs in Puerto la Cruz is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Puerto la Cruz?

Food prices are 23% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping a notable expense.

Is public transport affordable in Puerto la Cruz?

Public transport is 25% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for getting around.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
771 $
Without Rent
565 $
Rent & Utilities
206 $
Food
420 $
Transport
66 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
196 $
GDP per Capita
15,976 $
Freedom Index
4.22
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
306.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.94 $
Dinner 59.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.51 $
Capuccino 2.72 $
Coke, 330ml 1.65 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.03 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.1 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.38 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.8 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.23 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.15 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.39 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.61 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.44 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.99 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.9 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.24 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.15 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.26 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.02 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.68 $
Cigarette pack 3.24 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.25 $
Monthly Pass 20.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.5 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 45.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.06 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.7 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.94 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.62 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 6 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 10 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 38.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 167 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 176 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 136 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 374 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 278 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 239 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 196 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 22.08%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 30.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 6.02 $
Haircut 11.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 44.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 44.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 6 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,698 $

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Puerto la Cruz vs Montevideo (Montevideo is 73% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Salto (Salto is 28% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ciudad de la Costa (Ciudad de la Costa is 52% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Rivera (Rivera is 2% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Maldonado (Maldonado is 26% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Paysandu (Paysandu is 0% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Tacuarembo (Tacuarembo is 8% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Melo (Melo is 6% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Mercedes (Mercedes is 33% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Artigas (Artigas is 14% more expensive)
Trinidad And Tobago
Puerto la Cruz vs Chaguanas (Chaguanas is 39% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Port of Spain (Port of Spain is 51% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs San Fernando (San Fernando is 25% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Scarborough (Scarborough is 43% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs San Juan (San Juan is 51% more expensive)
Chile
Puerto la Cruz vs Santiago (Santiago is 56% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 24% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 37% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 21% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 11% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 24% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Temuco (Temuco is 14% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 9% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 20% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Talca (Talca is 10% more expensive)
Guyana
Puerto la Cruz vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 28% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Linden (Linden is 32% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 31% more expensive)
Mexico
Puerto la Cruz vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 54% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 36% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 5% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Leon (Leon is 7% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 31% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 28% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Puebla (Puebla is 22% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 26% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 63% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 6% less expensive)
Suriname
Puerto la Cruz vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 13% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 9% more expensive)
Ecuador
Puerto la Cruz vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 18% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Quito (Quito is 17% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 0% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 23% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Duran (Duran is 5% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Machala (Machala is 23% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Manta (Manta is 13% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 1% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Loja (Loja is 20% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 16% less expensive)
Peru
Puerto la Cruz vs Lima (Lima is 28% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 27% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 9% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 33% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Callao (Callao is 1% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Piura (Piura is 27% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cusco (Cusco is 17% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 36% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 23% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 12% less expensive)
Venezuela
Puerto la Cruz vs Caracas (Caracas is 36% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 8% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Valencia (Valencia is 2% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Maracay (Maracay is 6% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 7% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Barinas (Barinas is 4% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 16% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 23% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 13% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 18% more expensive)
Colombia
Puerto la Cruz vs Bogota (Bogota is 13% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Medellin (Medellin is 13% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cali (Cali is 5% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 2% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 3% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 28% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Soacha (Soacha is 3% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Soledad (Soledad is 9% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 38% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 17% less expensive)
Brazil
Puerto la Cruz vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 31% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 24% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 5% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 7% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Salvador (Salvador is 4% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 2% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Manaus (Manaus is 4% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 1% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Recife (Recife is 1% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Goiania (Goiania is 15% less expensive)
Argentina
Puerto la Cruz vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 18% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 20% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Rosario (Rosario is 18% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 10% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 3% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Salta (Salta is 5% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs San Juan (San Juan is 15% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Lanus (Lanus is 5% more expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 50% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 8% less expensive)
Bolivia
Puerto la Cruz vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 1% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs La Paz (La Paz is 13% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs El Alto (El Alto is 17% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 30% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Sucre (Sucre is 15% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Oruro (Oruro is 22% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Potosi (Potosi is 35% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Tarija (Tarija is 19% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 31% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Trinidad (Trinidad has similar costs)
Paraguay
Puerto la Cruz vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 14% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 31% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Luque (Luque is 22% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 20% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 32% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 47% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 33% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 31% less expensive) Puerto la Cruz vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 30% less expensive)