Cost of living in San Cristobal

In San Cristobal, Venezuela, a single person typically needs around $592 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1565 monthly.

How expensive is San Cristobal compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in San Cristobal are 33% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does San Cristobal compare to your city?

San Cristobal is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in San Cristobal is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in San Cristobal?

Who is San Cristobal a good fit for?

San Cristobal is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is San Cristobal so expensive?

Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence the overall expense in San Cristobal.

Is food expensive in San Cristobal?

Food prices are 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in San Cristobal?

Public transport costs are 10% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
592 $
Without Rent
432 $
Rent & Utilities
159 $
Food
272 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
200 $
GDP per Capita
15,976 $
Freedom Index
4.22
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
286.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.02 $
Dinner 42.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.18 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.23 $
Capuccino 1.48 $
Coke, 330ml 0.81 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.07 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.85 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.71 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.66 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.74 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.57 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.37 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.49 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.24 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.1 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.86 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.21 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 1.71 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.93 $
Cigarette pack 3.69 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.37 $
Monthly Pass 24.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.5 $
Taxi, 8 km 27.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 35 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.68 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.47 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.63 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.18 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 15 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 23 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 45.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 89 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 151 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 136 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 248 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 453 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 299 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 23.94%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.04 $
Haircut 8.08 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 100 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 44.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 45 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 8,133 $

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Suriname
San Cristobal vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 47% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 42% more expensive)
Ecuador
San Cristobal vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 54% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Quito (Quito is 52% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 30% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo has similar costs) San Cristobal vs Duran (Duran is 36% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Machala (Machala is 0% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Manta (Manta is 47% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 28% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Loja (Loja is 4% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 10% more expensive)
Peru
San Cristobal vs Lima (Lima is 67% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 5% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 18% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 13% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Callao (Callao is 32% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Piura (Piura is 5% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Cusco (Cusco is 9% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 16% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 0% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 15% more expensive)
Venezuela
San Cristobal vs Caracas (Caracas is 77% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 19% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Valencia (Valencia is 32% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Maracay (Maracay is 23% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 21% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Barinas (Barinas is 35% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 51% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 60% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 47% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 54% more expensive)
Colombia
San Cristobal vs Bogota (Bogota is 47% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Medellin (Medellin is 47% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cali (Cali is 24% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 33% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 26% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 7% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Soacha (Soacha is 26% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Soledad (Soledad is 42% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 20% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 8% more expensive)
Brazil
San Cristobal vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 71% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 61% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 36% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 21% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Salvador (Salvador is 25% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 33% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Manaus (Manaus is 35% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 29% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Recife (Recife is 31% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Goiania (Goiania is 11% more expensive)
Argentina
San Cristobal vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 54% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 57% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Rosario (Rosario is 7% more expensive) San Cristobal vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 17% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 26% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Salta (Salta is 23% more expensive) San Cristobal vs San Juan (San Juan is 11% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Lanus (Lanus is 36% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 34% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 20% more expensive)
Bolivia
San Cristobal vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 29% more expensive) San Cristobal vs La Paz (La Paz is 14% more expensive) San Cristobal vs El Alto (El Alto is 8% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 9% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Sucre (Sucre is 11% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Oruro (Oruro is 2% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Potosi (Potosi is 16% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Tarija (Tarija is 6% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 10% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 30% more expensive)
Paraguay
San Cristobal vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 13% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 10% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Luque (Luque is 2% more expensive) San Cristobal vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 5% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 11% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 31% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 13% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 10% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 9% less expensive)