Cost of Living Comparison Between Merida and Coro Cost of Living Comparison Between Merida and Coro

😐 Solo nomad: Merida is 7.3% more expensive than Coro without rent, and 11.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Merida is 5.5% more expensive than Coro without rent, and 24% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Merida
Coro
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.89 VES 4,283
$2.98 VES 1,293
231.88%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.84 VES 19.4K
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-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.89 VES 4,282
$10.05 VES 4,353
-1.59%
Cappuccino
$1.65 VES 713
$2.95 VES 1,280
-44.07%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 VES 518
$0.88 VES 381
36.36%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 VES 330
$0.43 VES 186
76.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.17 VES 505
$1.22 VES 529
-4.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.47 VES 636
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Merida
Coro
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.19 VES 949
$2.56 VES 1,107
-14.45%
White Bread (500g)
$2.54 VES 1,098
$1.32 VES 570
92.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.59 VES 688
$2.14 VES 927
-25.70%
Eggs
$2.06 VES 890
$1.96 VES 849
5.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.35 VES 2,316
$6.07 VES 2,628
-11.86%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.24 VES 2,702
$7.03 VES 3,047
-11.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.38 VES 3,195
$7.13 VES 3,089
3.51%
Apples (1kg)
$5.04 VES 2,183
$4.15 VES 1,799
21.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 VES 465
$1.53 VES 663
-30.07%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.74 VES 754
$0.62 VES 271
180.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.08 VES 469
$3.20 VES 1,388
-66.25%
Potato (1kg)
$0.98 VES 423
$2.67 VES 1,156
-63.30%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 VES 514
$2.96 VES 1,284
-59.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 VES 559
$0.48 VES 209
168.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.74 VES 753
$2.05 VES 889
-15.12%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.02 VES 1,741
$1.95 VES 846
106.15%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.98 VES 4,756
$15.26 VES 6,609
-28.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.14 VES 495
$1.54 VES 667
-25.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 VES 573
$1.22 VES 529
8.20%
🚌 Getting Around
Merida
Coro
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 VES 127
$0.34 VES 149
-14.71%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$22.42 VES 9,712
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.04 VES 1,751
$2.97 VES 1,286
36.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.47 VES 1,071
$2.95 VES 1,276
-16.27%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$6.06 VES 2,626
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.48 VES 209
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$45.1K VES 19.5M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.9K VES 16.0M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Merida
Coro
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$12.98 VES 5,621
$12.42 VES 5,379
4.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.96 VES 4,314
$9.97 VES 4,320
-0.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.18 VES 16.1K
$41.96 VES 18.2K
-11.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Merida
Coro
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.43 VES 11.0K
$20.08 VES 8,698
26.64%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.12 VES 6,551
$11.78 VES 5,103
28.35%
Cinema Ticket
$7.09 VES 3,073
$2.02 VES 876
250.99%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Merida
Coro
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$56.9 VES 24.6K
$34.71 VES 15.0K
63.84%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Merida
Coro
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$88.8 VES 38.5K
$25.18 VES 10.9K
252.66%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.27 VES 17.0K
$55.4 VES 24.0K
-29.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.7 VES 37.1K
$79.5 VES 34.5K
7.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.7 VES 28.0K
$70.9 VES 30.7K
-8.71%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Merida
Coro
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$118 VES 51.2K
$121 VES 52.2K
-1.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$88.5 VES 38.3K
$39.33 VES 17.0K
124.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$206 VES 89.1K
$396 VES 171.6K
-48.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$191 VES 82.8K
$180 VES 78.2K
5.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,154 VES 499.7K
$593 VES 256.7K
94.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,191 VES 515.8K
$729 VES 315.7K
63.41%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Merida
Coro
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$287 VES 124.4K
$133 VES 57.7K
115.66%

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Last update for Merida: March 1, 2026

Last update for Coro: March 1, 2026

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