- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- France
- Caracas
- Strasbourg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Caracas (Venezuela) and Strasbourg (France)
| Food | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 69% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Bs 84 (€2.83) | €14.63 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 71 (€2.39) | €7.22 | 67% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Bs 36 (€1.22) | €4.67 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 13 (€0.44) | €0.73 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 22 (€0.73) | €2.25 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 23 (€0.79) | €2.50 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 35 (€1.19) | €6.80 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 63 (€2.11) | €1.90 | 11% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 37 (€1.25) | €2.09 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Bs 10.31 (€0.35) | €0.77 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 121 (€4.06) | €9 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 21 (€0.70) | €1.81 | 61% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 10.22 (€0.34) | €1.35 | 75% |
| Housing | 62% | ||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 62% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Bs 13,921 (€468) | €1,025 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 481 (€16.18) | €167 | 90% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Bs 323 (€10.86) | €24 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 9,133 (€307) | €377 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Bs 1,055 (€35) | €65 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 63 (€2.12) | €6.50 | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 59 (€1.97) | €17.67 | 89% |
| Clothes | 66% | ||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 66% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Bs 860 (€29) | €77 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Bs 687 (€23) | €78 | 70% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Bs 1,247 (€42) | €61 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Bs 897 (€30) | €105 | 71% |
| Transportation | 82% | ||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 82% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 177,400 (€5,964) | €25,000 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 1.10 (€0.04) | €1.50 | 98% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Bs 243 (€8.16) | €44 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Bs 154 (€5.19) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 50% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Bs 99 (€3.34) | €5 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 60 (€2.01) | €3.59 | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 25 (€0.85) | €2.33 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 42 (€1.41) | €2.50 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 24 (€0.82) | €1.50 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 22 (€0.73) | €2.50 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 105 (€3.53) | €11.50 | 69% |
| Entertainment | 67% | ||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 67% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 289 (€9.73) | €34 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 115 (€3.86) | €17.33 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 408 (€13.70) | €30 | 54% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Bs 654 (€22) | €52 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 74 (€2.48) | €7.80 | 68% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 20 (€0.67) | €2.83 | 76% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Bs 21 (€0.70) | €3.80 | 82% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 2,486 (€84) | €149 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 2.33 (€0.08) | €0.20 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Bs 543 (€18.27) | €60 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Bs 32 (€1.08) | €7.17 | 85% |
| TOTAL | 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,020 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 69% cheaper than in Strasbourg (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Strasbourg
you would need to make just about €1,158
(Bs 34,449)
in Caracas.