Cost of Living Comparison Between San Cristobal and Anaco Cost of Living Comparison Between San Cristobal and Anaco

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: San Cristobal is 33.5% more expensive than Anaco without rent, and 51.7% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: San Cristobal is 34.8% more expensive than Anaco without rent, and 45.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.53 VESĀ 1,961
$11.78 VESĀ 5,105
-61.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.66 VESĀ 12.8K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.70 VESĀ 4,635
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Cappuccino
$1.62 VESĀ 703
$0.81 VESĀ 352
100.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 VESĀ 356
$1.20 VESĀ 521
-31.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 VESĀ 258
$0.59 VESĀ 255
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.25 VESĀ 544
$0.90 VESĀ 392
38.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 VESĀ 633
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šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.32 VESĀ 571
$1.75 VESĀ 759
-24.57%
White Bread (500g)
$1.58 VESĀ 685
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.90 VESĀ 390
$1.12 VESĀ 483
-19.64%
Eggs
$2.17 VESĀ 938
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.76 VESĀ 2,060
$3.59 VESĀ 1,555
32.59%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.29 VESĀ 1,857
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.94 VESĀ 2,573
$7.88 VESĀ 3,412
-24.62%
Apples (1kg)
$9.97 VESĀ 4,320
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Banana (1kg)
$0.36 VESĀ 155
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.23 VESĀ 534
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.11 VESĀ 480
$1.50 VESĀ 649
-26.00%
Potato (1kg)
$1.07 VESĀ 465
$1.57 VESĀ 679
-31.85%
Onion (1kg)
$0.97 VESĀ 421
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.48 VESĀ 210
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.71 VESĀ 743
$1.02 VESĀ 441
67.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.29 VESĀ 1,425
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Wine (Bottle)
$5.97 VESĀ 2,586
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 VESĀ 328
$1.23 VESĀ 531
-38.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.18 VESĀ 510
$1.57 VESĀ 682
-24.84%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.54 VESĀ 236
$0.31 VESĀ 136
74.19%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.64 VESĀ 10.7K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.44 VESĀ 1,057
$3.05 VESĀ 1,323
-20.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.13 VESĀ 1,355
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.08 VESĀ 2,199
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.48 VESĀ 209
$0.51 VESĀ 223
-5.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.6K VESĀ 12.8M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.3K VESĀ 14.9M
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šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$22.11 VESĀ 9,576
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.96 VESĀ 2,581
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.02 VESĀ 17.3K
$38.27 VESĀ 16.6K
4.57%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$15.23 VESĀ 6,597
$44.70 VESĀ 19.4K
-65.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.97 VESĀ 8,650
$11.88 VESĀ 5,144
68.10%
Cinema Ticket
$6.98 VESĀ 3,025
$6.06 VESĀ 2,626
15.18%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$44.43 VESĀ 19.2K
$45.11 VESĀ 19.5K
-1.51%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$33.01 VESĀ 14.3K
$44.20 VESĀ 19.1K
-25.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.79 VESĀ 8,572
$38.19 VESĀ 16.5K
-48.18%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$95.2 VESĀ 41.3K
$45.28 VESĀ 19.6K
110.34%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.0 VESĀ 26.8K
$40.67 VESĀ 17.6K
52.40%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$178 VESĀ 77.1K
$109 VESĀ 47.2K
63.16%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$120 VESĀ 52.0K
$69.7 VESĀ 30.2K
72.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 VESĀ 121.1K
$245 VESĀ 106.3K
13.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$172 VESĀ 74.5K
$184 VESĀ 79.5K
-6.22%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$533 VESĀ 231.0K
$245 VESĀ 106.0K
117.89%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$403 VESĀ 174.7K
$168 VESĀ 72.6K
140.62%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
San Cristobal
Anaco
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$197 VESĀ 85.4K
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Last update for San Cristobal: March 2, 2026

Last update for Anaco: February 28, 2026

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