Cost of living
Maracaibo compared to La Guaira
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Overview comparison
MaracaiboLa Guaira
Consumer prices in Maracaibo are roughly 33% higher than in La Guaira.
Cost of living
| Item | Maracaibo | La Guaira |
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| Total with rent one person | 691 | 980 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,687 | 2,251 |
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| Without rent one person | 591 | 605 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,807 | 1,736 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 145.21 | 315.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 285.08 | 665.35 |
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| Food person | 354 | 381 |
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| Food family | 835 | 924 |
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| Transport person | 111.66 | 71.65 |
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| Transport family | 299.71 | 202.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.07 years | 73.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maracaibo | La Guaira |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.51 | 13.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.73 | 42.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8 | 10.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.56 | 2.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.39 | 1.85 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maracaibo | La Guaira |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.78 | 326.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 80.37 | 306.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 272.17 | 756.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 183 | 432.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.56 | 11.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.41 | 20.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.52 | 34.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maracaibo | La Guaira |
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| Local transport ticket | 25.83 | 21.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,341 | 603 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,147 | 1,033 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.81% | 37.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.14 | 19.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maracaibo | La Guaira |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 | 1.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.05 | 2.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.52 | 2.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.15 | 8.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 7.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.14 | 7.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.41 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.32 |
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Other
| Item | Maracaibo | La Guaira |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.8 | 58.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.24 | 6.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.74 | 44.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.45 | 12.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.72 | 59.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 43.7 | 112.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87.8 | 84.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,057 | 5,059 |
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