Cost of living
Merida (Venezuela) compared to Santa Cruz (Venezuela)
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Overview comparison
Merida (Venezuela)Santa Cruz (Venezuela)
Consumer prices in Merida (Venezuela) are roughly 2% higher than in Santa Cruz (Venezuela).
Cost of living
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Santa Cruz (Venezuela) |
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| Total with rent one person | 580 | 610 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,890 | 1,560 |
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| Without rent one person | 579 | 454 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,666 | 1,197 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 140.85 | 137.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 292.17 | 342.96 |
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| Food person | 355 | 300 |
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| Food family | 812 | 795 |
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| Transport person | 65.71 | 110.46 |
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| Transport family | 187.49 | 347.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.26 years | 81.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Santa Cruz (Venezuela) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.79 | 7.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.19 | 21.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.86 | 7.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.38 | 1.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Santa Cruz (Venezuela) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.97 | 102.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 83.97 | 73.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 190.3 | 415.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 195.96 | 186 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 6.63 | 14.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.81 | 21.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.5 | 36.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Santa Cruz (Venezuela) |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.06 | 23.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 447 | 833 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 332 | 653 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 1.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.22% | 55.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.98 | 27.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Santa Cruz (Venezuela) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.14 | 1.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 2.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.9 | 3.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 5.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 5.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 0.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Santa Cruz (Venezuela) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.98 | 16.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.86 | 6.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.96 | 33.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.51 | 7.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.22 | 39.36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.8 | 90.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.13 | 50.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,898 | 5,219 |
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