Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 52% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 88% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Caracas | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $23 (3,088 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (1,348 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.32 (447 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.08 (280 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.66 (358 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.95 (262 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 162% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.51 (472 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.56 (613 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.15 (289 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 259% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.95 (263 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (1,464 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.15 (289 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.06 (143 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 184% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Caracas | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $758 (101,923 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $447 (60,131 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $41 (5,452 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $503 (67,590 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $323 (43,356 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (3,740 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $29 (3,905 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $213 (28,633 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $104 (13,929 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (1,050 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (1,315 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 130% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 10% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Caracas | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (6,441 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $38 (5,079 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $123 (16,469 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $94 (12,594 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 58% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Caracas | Algiers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,170 (4,054,771 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (67 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $25 (3,343 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 146% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $13 (1,766 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 249% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 103% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Caracas | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.41 (593 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $23 (3,026 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 596% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (4,932 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (811 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 165% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.81 (512 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.88 (656 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 131% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.23 (300 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 (321 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 (1,758 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 334% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 49% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Caracas | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $28 (3,771 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (1,037 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (7,141 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $42 (5,689 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (1,219 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.19 (563 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.62 (218 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $490 (65,907 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.20 (27 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $86 (11,613 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.00 (404 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 967 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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