Cost of living
Merida (Venezuela) compared to Maracaibo
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Overview comparison
Merida (Venezuela)Maracaibo
Consumer prices in Maracaibo are roughly 45% higher than in Merida (Venezuela).
Cost of living
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Maracaibo |
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| Total with rent one person | 580 | 691 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,890 | 1,687 |
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| Without rent one person | 579 | 591 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,666 | 1,807 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 140.85 | 145.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 292.17 | 285.08 |
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| Food person | 355 | 354 |
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| Food family | 812 | 835 |
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| Transport person | 65.71 | 111.66 |
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| Transport family | 187.49 | 299.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.26 years | 77.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Maracaibo |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.79 | 6.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.19 | 50.73 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.86 | 8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 1.33 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.38 | 2.56 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Maracaibo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.97 | 176.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 83.97 | 80.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 190.3 | 272.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 195.96 | 183 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 6.63 | 38.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.81 | 55.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.5 | 22.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Maracaibo |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.06 | 25.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 447 | 2,341 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 332 | 1,147 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.22% | 44.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.98 | 16.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Maracaibo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.14 | 2.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 2.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.9 | 5.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 5.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 7.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Maracaibo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.98 | 37.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.86 | 3.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.96 | 32.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.51 | 11.45 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.22 | 38.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.8 | 43.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.13 | 87.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,898 | 13,057 |
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