Cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela

Summary of cost of living in Caracas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥453,095 ($2,961)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥194,515 ($1,271)
  • Cost of living in Caracas is more expensive than in 86% of cities in Latin America (5 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Caracas is cheaper than in 66% of cities in the World (103 out of 157)
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List of prices in Caracas
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
USD JPY
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $19 (¥2,856)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9 (¥1,327)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.63 (¥709)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.96 (¥300)
12 eggs, large $2.92 (¥447)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $2.04 (¥311)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.50 (¥689)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $6 (¥979)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.21 (¥339)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.49 (¥229)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $12 (¥1,829)
2 liters of coca-cola $2.46 (¥377)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.10 (¥168)
Housing Update prices
USD JPY
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $830 (¥127,075)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $609 (¥93,132)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $49 (¥7,545)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $573 (¥87,688)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $349 (¥53,363)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $36 (¥5,440)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $28 (¥4,259)
40” flat screen tv $155 (¥23,691)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $82 (¥12,496)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $8 (¥1,225)
Hourly rate for cleaning help $9 (¥1,324)
Clothes Update prices
USD JPY
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $57 (¥8,664)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $38 (¥5,792)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $110 (¥16,799)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $83 (¥12,739)
Transportation Update prices
USD JPY
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $32,655 (¥4,997,510)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.50 (¥77)
Monthly ticket public transport $37 (¥5,704)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $15 (¥2,353)
Personal Care Update prices
USD JPY
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $4.50 (¥688)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12 (¥1,788)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $38 (¥5,873)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7 (¥996)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.40 (¥674)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.51 (¥843)
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.97 (¥455)
Tube of toothpaste $2.74 (¥419)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $18 (¥2,690)
Entertainment Update prices
USD JPY
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $32 (¥4,974)
2 tickets to the movies $9 (¥1,448)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $61 (¥9,313)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $69 (¥10,503)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11 (¥1,751)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.61 (¥706)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $1.60 (¥245)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $606 (¥92,721)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.22 (¥34)
1 month of gym membership in business district $103 (¥15,813)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $3.00 (¥460)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 707 prices entered by 91 different people.
Latest price update: November 13, 2024

Caracas position in our World Ranking

the world
103rd
out of 157
latin america
5th
out of 29

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