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| Food | + 229% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 229% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (379,523 Bs.S.) | 74,146 Bs.S. | + 412% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (194,716 Bs.S.) | 69,876 Bs.S. | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (107,349 Bs.S.) | 19,557 Bs.S. | + 449% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (31,886 Bs.S.) | 12,710 Bs.S. | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (74,553 Bs.S.) | 21,278 Bs.S. | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (46,403 Bs.S.) | 15,975 Bs.S. | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (174,706 Bs.S.) | 20,857 Bs.S. | + 738% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (49,151 Bs.S.) | 43,083 Bs.S. | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (37,255 Bs.S.) | 14,133 Bs.S. | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (34,373 Bs.S.) | 11,922 Bs.S. | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (149,527 Bs.S.) | 104,093 Bs.S. | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.88 (45,375 Bs.S.) | 28,301 Bs.S. | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (37,376 Bs.S.) | 8,981 Bs.S. | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 195% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,237 (29,800,462 Bs.S.) | 9,659,630 Bs.S. | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,018 (24,515,556 Bs.S.) | 3,575,150 Bs.S. | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (2,879,045 Bs.S.) | 320,076 Bs.S. | + 799% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €830 (19,994,432 Bs.S.) | 5,510,280 Bs.S. | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €609 (14,665,686 Bs.S.) | 7,289,760 Bs.S. | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €86 (2,076,761 Bs.S.) | 307,509 Bs.S. | + 575% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (535,069 Bs.S.) | 241,199 Bs.S. | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (9,420,838 Bs.S.) | 4,774,260 Bs.S. | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (2,734,854 Bs.S.) | 1,404,260 Bs.S. | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (123,889 Bs.S.) | 91,545 Bs.S. | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (243,231 Bs.S.) | 170,961 Bs.S. | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 165% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,121,169 Bs.S.) | 394,000 Bs.S. | + 438% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (711,827 Bs.S.) | 377,419 Bs.S. | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (2,035,113 Bs.S.) | 985,254 Bs.S. | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (2,642,838 Bs.S.) | 504,980 Bs.S. | + 423% | |
| Transportation | + 575% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 575% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 (556,420,614 Bs.S.) | 61,900,900 Bs.S. | + 799% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (36,872 Bs.S.) | 6,371 Bs.S. | + 479% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (894,007 Bs.S.) | 91,221 Bs.S. | + 880% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (530,044 Bs.S.) | 185,622 Bs.S. | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 191% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (157,270 Bs.S.) | 63,804 Bs.S. | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (238,047 Bs.S.) | 97,945 Bs.S. | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (1,826,660 Bs.S.) | 214,516 Bs.S. | + 752% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (174,423 Bs.S.) | 34,865 Bs.S. | + 400% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (68,819 Bs.S.) | 32,158 Bs.S. | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (54,851 Bs.S.) | 47,134 Bs.S. | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (52,687 Bs.S.) | 31,622 Bs.S. | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (43,062 Bs.S.) | 20,447 Bs.S. | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (380,308 Bs.S.) | 41,774 Bs.S. | + 810% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 241% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (880,520 Bs.S.) | 139,274 Bs.S. | + 532% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (407,282 Bs.S.) | 77,192 Bs.S. | + 428% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (2,043,989 Bs.S.) | 440,293 Bs.S. | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (1,468,291 Bs.S.) | 398,105 Bs.S. | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (193,453 Bs.S.) | 86,355 Bs.S. | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (33,756 Bs.S.) | 21,483 Bs.S. | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (123,518 Bs.S.) | 19,606 Bs.S. | + 530% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (11,872,707 Bs.S.) | 2,713,870 Bs.S. | + 337% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1,925 Bs.S.) | 2,823 Bs.S. | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (1,461,045 Bs.S.) | 279,447 Bs.S. | + 423% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (127,197 Bs.S.) | 40,130 Bs.S. | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 257% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 257% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least 98,067,350 Bs.S. (€4,071) in Florence to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 27,500,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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