Cost of living
Merida compared to Ciudad Bolivar
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Overview comparison
MeridaCiudad Bolivar
Consumer prices in Merida are roughly 11% higher than in Ciudad Bolivar.
Cost of living
| Item | Merida | Ciudad Bolivar |
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| Total with rent one person | 780 | 717 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,831 | 2,494 |
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| Without rent one person | 507 | 565 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,848 | 2,197 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 118.21 | 228.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 216.92 | 454.45 |
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| Food person | 389 | 504 |
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| Food family | 839 | 1,334 |
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| Transport person | 90.5 | 144.68 |
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| Transport family | 258.69 | 348.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.79 years | 80.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merida | Ciudad Bolivar |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.2 | 12.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.69 | 37.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.69 | 11.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.72 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 2.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.19 | 1.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merida | Ciudad Bolivar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.3 | 220.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 86.05 | 156.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 240.5 | 418 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 197.36 | 404.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.24 | 34.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 10.34 | 59.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.98 | 40.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merida | Ciudad Bolivar |
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| Local transport ticket | 20.58 | 23.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 487 | 315 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 385 | 288 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.08% | 48.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.99 | 32.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.57 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merida | Ciudad Bolivar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.11 | 1.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 5.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 5.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.97 | 5.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.26 | 6.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Merida | Ciudad Bolivar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.5 | 33.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.04 | 9.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.45 | 38.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.38 | 9.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.46 | 41.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.91 | 61.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.88 | 79.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,499 | 3,929 |
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