- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- India
- Caracas
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela compared to Aizawl, India

Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 25 (₨0.03) | ₨150 | - 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 29 (₨0.03) | ₨300 | - 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 359,269 (₨401) | ₨225 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 3.08 (₨0.00) | ₨99 | - 100% | |
12 eggs, large | Bs 250,982 (₨280) | ₨79 | + 253% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 160,734 (₨179) | ₨30 | + 498% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 7 (₨0.01) | ₨300 | - 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 353,448 (₨394) | ₨162 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 115,629 (₨129) | ₨80 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 2.73 (₨0.00) | ₨100 | - 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 1,670,310 (₨1,864) | ₨850 | + 119% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 197,251 (₨220) | ₨80 | + 175% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 0.70 (₨0.00) | ₨100 | - 100% | |
Housing | + 907% | |||
Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 907% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 6,303 (₨7) | ₨10,165 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 537,367,000 (₨599,651) | ₨7,000 | + 8466% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 1,000,000 (₨1,116) | ₨5,041 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 500,000,000 (₨557,953) | ₨10,500 | + 5214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 391,667,000 (₨437,063) | ₨10,000 | + 4271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 3,000,000 (₨3,348) | ₨8,000 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 53 (₨0.06) | ₨1,000 | - 100% | |
40” flat screen TV | Bs 31,818,200 (₨35,506) | ₨100,000 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 19,057,000 (₨21,266) | ₨25,000 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 1,891,610 (₨2,111) | ₨300 | + 604% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 297,273 (₨332) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 125% | |||
Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 125% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 8,100,440 (₨9,039) | ₨2,500 | + 262% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 5,683,000 (₨6,342) | ₨4,000 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 18,835,000 (₨21,018) | ₨4,000 | + 425% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 13,317,900 (₨14,862) | ₨3,000 | + 395% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 27% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 2,008,310,000 (₨2,241,084) | ₨570,000 | + 293% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 0.10 (₨0.00) | ₨66 | - 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 11 (₨0.01) | ₨500 | - 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Bs 1,758,580 (₨1,962) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 132% | |||
Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 132% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 972,204 (₨1,085) | ₨80 | + 1256% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 2,613,490 (₨2,916) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 1,091,590 (₨1,218) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 1,128,920 (₨1,260) | ₨50 | + 2420% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 395,792 (₨442) | ₨100 | + 342% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 693,973 (₨774) | ₨100 | + 674% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 524,838 (₨586) | ₨300 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Bs 229,760 (₨256) | ₨100 | + 156% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 468,371 (₨523) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 38% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 2,737,820 (₨3,055) | ₨1,000 | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Bs 701,844 (₨783) | ₨400 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,000,000 (₨1,116) | ₨2,000 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 265 (₨0.30) | ₨5,000 | - 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 933,319 (₨1,041) | ₨800 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 242,547 (₨271) | ₨80 | + 238% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 6 (₨0.01) | ₨100 | - 100% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Bs 107,224,000 (₨119,652) | ₨30,000 | + 299% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 0.76 (₨0.00) | ₨1.50 | - 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 637,492 (₨711) | ₨1,500 | - 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 5.76 (₨0.01) | ₨200 | - 100% | |
TOTAL | + 226% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 226% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨107,699
(Bs 96,512,489)
in Caracas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨33,000
in Aizawl.
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