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

🙂 Solo nomad: Merida is 6.7% cheaper than Coro without rent, and 10.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Merida is 19.9% more expensive than Coro without rent, and 24.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Merida
Coro
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.02 VES 1,002
$3.04 VES 304
229.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$45.09 VES 4,513
-
-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.93 VES 994
$10.02 VES 1,003
-0.90%
Cappuccino
$1.56 VES 157
$3.02 VES 303
-48.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 VES 120
$0.93 VES 92.7
29.03%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 VES 82.2
$0.47 VES 46.66
74.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.13 VES 113
$1.24 VES 124
-8.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.53 VES 153
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-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Merida
Coro
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 VES 214
$2.47 VES 248
-13.77%
White Bread (500g)
$2.55 VES 255
$1.32 VES 132
93.18%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.59 VES 159
$2.06 VES 207
-22.82%
Eggs
$2.02 VES 202
$2.04 VES 205
-0.98%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.45 VES 546
$6.23 VES 623
-12.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.59 VES 659
$6.92 VES 693
-4.77%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.18 VES 718
$6.91 VES 691
3.91%
Apples (1kg)
$5.13 VES 514
$4.36 VES 436
17.66%
Banana (1kg)
$1.03 VES 103
$1.51 VES 151
-31.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.66 VES 166
$0.62 VES 62.6
167.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.05 VES 105
$3.3 VES 331
-68.18%
Potato (1kg)
$0.9 VES 89.9
$2.77 VES 278
-67.51%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 VES 119
$2.92 VES 292
-59.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.28 VES 128
$0.52 VES 52.2
146.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.77 VES 177
$1.99 VES 199
-11.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.98 VES 399
$1.98 VES 198
101.01%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.15 VES 1,016
$15.27 VES 1,529
-33.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 VES 119
$1.46 VES 146
-18.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 VES 133
$1.18 VES 118
12.71%
🚌 Getting Around
Merida
Coro
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 VES 29.22
$0.34 VES 34.36
-14.71%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$22.23 VES 2,225
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.03 VES 404
$2.97 VES 297
35.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.44 VES 245
$3.06 VES 307
-20.26%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$6.12 VES 613
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.52 VES 52
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-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$45K VES 4.5M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.7K VES 3.8M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Merida
Coro
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$12.89 VES 1,290
$12.48 VES 1,249
3.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.16 VES 1,017
$9.94 VES 995
2.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.77 VES 3,680
$42 VES 4,204
-12.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Merida
Coro
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.3 VES 2,532
$19.84 VES 1,986
27.52%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.19 VES 1,521
$12.02 VES 1,203
26.37%
Cinema Ticket
$7.14 VES 715
$1.96 VES 196
264.29%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Merida
Coro
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$57.6 VES 5,767
$35.66 VES 3,569
61.55%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Merida
Coro
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.6 VES 8,970
$24.56 VES 2,459
264.90%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.26 VES 3,929
$55.1 VES 5,517
-28.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87 VES 8,710
$80 VES 8,010
8.73%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$66.2 VES 6,627
$71 VES 7,104
-6.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Merida
Coro
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$116 VES 11.6K
$119 VES 11.9K
-2.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$88.5 VES 8,853
$39.24 VES 3,928
125.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$207 VES 20.7K
$396 VES 39.6K
-47.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$189 VES 18.9K
$179 VES 17.9K
5.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,171 VES 117.2K
$601 VES 60.1K
94.91%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,210 VES 121.1K
$723 VES 72.4K
67.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Merida
Coro
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$287 VES 28.7K
$133 VES 13.4K
114.85%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Merida: October 29, 2025

Last update for Coro: October 28, 2025

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