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

Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 35% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 25 (₨0.03) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 29 (₨0.03) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 359,269 (₨398) | ₨201 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 3.08 (₨0.00) | ₨49 | - 100% | |
12 eggs, large | Bs 250,982 (₨278) | ₨54 | + 419% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 160,734 (₨178) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 7 (₨0.01) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 353,448 (₨391) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 115,629 (₨128) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 2.73 (₨0.00) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 1,670,310 (₨1,849) | ₨445 | + 315% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 197,251 (₨218) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 0.70 (₨0.00) | - | - | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 6,303 (₨7) | ₨12,242 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 537,367,000 (₨594,933) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 1,000,000 (₨1,107) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 500,000,000 (₨553,563) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 391,667,000 (₨433,624) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 3,000,000 (₨3,321) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 53 (₨0.06) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Bs 31,818,200 (₨35,227) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 19,057,000 (₨21,098) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 1,891,610 (₨2,094) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 297,273 (₨329) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 45% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 8,100,440 (₨8,968) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 5,683,000 (₨6,292) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 18,835,000 (₨20,853) | ₨650 | + 3108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 13,317,900 (₨14,745) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 14% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 2,008,310,000 (₨2,223,451) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 0.10 (₨0.00) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 11 (₨0.01) | ₨576 | - 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Bs 1,758,580 (₨1,947) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 972,204 (₨1,076) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 2,613,490 (₨2,893) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 1,091,590 (₨1,209) | ₨500 | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 1,128,920 (₨1,250) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 395,792 (₨438) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 693,973 (₨768) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 524,838 (₨581) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Bs 229,760 (₨254) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 468,371 (₨519) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 2,737,820 (₨3,031) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Bs 701,844 (₨777) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,000,000 (₨1,107) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 265 (₨0.29) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 933,319 (₨1,033) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 242,547 (₨269) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 6 (₨0.01) | ₨145 | - 100% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Bs 107,224,000 (₨118,710) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 0.76 (₨0.00) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 637,492 (₨706) | ₨1,000 | - 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 5.76 (₨0.01) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 5% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨38,754
(Bs 35,004,317)
in Caracas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨37,000
in Aligarh.
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