Cost of living
Merida compared to Guatire
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Overview comparison
MeridaGuatire
Consumer prices in Guatire are roughly 2% higher than in Merida.
Cost of living
| Item | Merida | Guatire |
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| Total with rent one person | 780 | 1,015 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,831 | 1,942 |
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| Without rent one person | 507 | 501 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,848 | 1,519 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 118.21 | 308.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 216.92 | 637.58 |
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| Food person | 389 | 492 |
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| Food family | 839 | 1,069 |
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| Transport person | 90.5 | 68.8 |
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| Transport family | 258.69 | 152.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.79 years | 70.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merida | Guatire |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.2 | 15.33 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.69 | 53.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.69 | 13.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 2.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.19 | 1.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merida | Guatire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.3 | 335.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 86.05 | 217.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 240.5 | 691.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 197.36 | 459.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.24 | 6.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 10.34 | 10.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.98 | 40.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merida | Guatire |
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| Local transport ticket | 20.58 | 25.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 487 | 547 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 385 | 740 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.08% | 29.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.99 | 19.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.57 | 0.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merida | Guatire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 1.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.11 | 1.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 9.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.97 | 7.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.26 | 8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.32 |
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Other
| Item | Merida | Guatire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.5 | 48.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.04 | 5.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.45 | 43.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.38 | 9.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.46 | 54.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.91 | 118.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.88 | 106.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,499 | 5,422 |
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