Cost of living
Merida (Venezuela) compared to Vargas
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Overview comparison
Merida (Venezuela)Vargas
Consumer prices in Vargas are roughly 4% higher than in Merida (Venezuela).
Cost of living
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Vargas |
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| Total with rent one person | 580 | 633 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,890 | 1,521 |
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| Without rent one person | 579 | 537 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,666 | 1,572 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 140.85 | 108.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 292.17 | 246.79 |
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| Food person | 355 | 314 |
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| Food family | 812 | 814 |
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| Transport person | 65.71 | 103.95 |
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| Transport family | 187.49 | 357.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.26 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Vargas |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.79 | 7.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.19 | 29.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.86 | 8.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 1.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.38 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Vargas |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.97 | 89.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 83.97 | 70.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 190.3 | 378.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 195.96 | 231.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 6.63 | 12.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.81 | 22.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.5 | 33.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Vargas |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.06 | 20.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 447 | 786 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 332 | 813 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 1.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.22% | 70.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.98 | 34.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Vargas |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.14 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 3.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.9 | 5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 5.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 6.86 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 0.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.86 |
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Other
| Item | Merida (Venezuela) | Vargas |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.98 | 24.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.86 | 7.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.96 | 44.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.51 | 7.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.22 | 42.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.8 | 70.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.13 | 47.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,898 | 5,579 |
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