Cost of living in Paris, France vs Caracas, Venezuela (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | + 578% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 578% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,731,540 Bs.S. [BM] | 918,336 Bs.S. [BM] | + 524% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,162,459 Bs.S. [BM] | 399,291 Bs.S. [BM] | + 692% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,172,601 Bs.S. [BM] | 198,695 Bs.S. [BM] | + 993% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 422,719 Bs.S. [BM] | 19,172 Bs.S. [BM] | + 2105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,545,027 Bs.S. [BM] | 231,813 Bs.S. [BM] | + 566% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978,577 Bs.S. [BM] | 166,670 Bs.S. [BM] | + 487% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,047,826 Bs.S. [BM] | 270,699 Bs.S. [BM] | + 656% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,065,353 Bs.S. [BM] | 104,555 Bs.S. [BM] | + 919% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 570,995 Bs.S. [BM] | 75,943 Bs.S. [BM] | + 652% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667,812 Bs.S. [BM] | 98,632 Bs.S. [BM] | + 577% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,112,209 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,136,710 Bs.S. [BM] | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 808,379 Bs.S. [BM] | 90,878 Bs.S. [BM] | + 790% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 436,416 Bs.S. [BM] | 83,732 Bs.S. [BM] | + 421% | |
| Housing | + 668% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 668% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 972,636,027 Bs.S. [BM] | 162,494,000 Bs.S. [BM] | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 730,911,338 Bs.S. [BM] | 69,236,700 Bs.S. [BM] | + 956% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,675,969 Bs.S. [BM] | 4,329,880 Bs.S. [BM] | + 2156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 655,106,953 Bs.S. [BM] | 77,699,600 Bs.S. [BM] | + 743% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 448,835,922 Bs.S. [BM] | 45,914,700 Bs.S. [BM] | + 878% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,377,755 Bs.S. [BM] | 2,809,780 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1408% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,048,012 Bs.S. [BM] | 2,057,400 Bs.S. [BM] | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,908,306 Bs.S. [BM] | 17,066,400 Bs.S. [BM] | + 685% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,334,389 Bs.S. [BM] | 2,481,280 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,628,018 Bs.S. [BM] | 779,079 Bs.S. [BM] | + 237% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,331,674 Bs.S. [BM] | 548,020 Bs.S. [BM] | + 690% | |
| Clothes | + 693% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 693% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,046,049 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,620,110 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1816% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,082,599 Bs.S. [BM] | 2,387,920 Bs.S. [BM] | + 364% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,636,184 Bs.S. [BM] | 3,482,340 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1067% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,020,664 Bs.S. [BM] | 3,448,710 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1002% | |
| Transportation | + 1467% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 1467% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,247,024,010 Bs.S. [BM] | 551,969,000 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1575% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 509,953 Bs.S. [BM] | 12,355 Bs.S. [BM] | + 4027% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,255,323 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,791,680 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1365% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,367,954 Bs.S. [BM] | 623,303 Bs.S. [BM] | + 601% | |
| Personal Care | + 330% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 330% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,874,931 Bs.S. [BM] | 254,391 Bs.S. [BM] | + 637% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,689,482 Bs.S. [BM] | 576,688 Bs.S. [BM] | + 366% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,890,765 Bs.S. [BM] | 8,953,290 Bs.S. [BM] | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,448,394 Bs.S. [BM] | 243,669 Bs.S. [BM] | + 494% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,644,797 Bs.S. [BM] | 137,253 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1098% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,482,856 Bs.S. [BM] | 200,295 Bs.S. [BM] | + 640% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 783,904 Bs.S. [BM] | 158,183 Bs.S. [BM] | + 396% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 773,881 Bs.S. [BM] | 46,016 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1582% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,510,700 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,431,010 Bs.S. [BM] | + 634% | |
| Entertainment | + 788% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 788% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,736,467 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,750,420 Bs.S. [BM] | + 799% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,989,535 Bs.S. [BM] | 701,858 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1038% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,565,957 Bs.S. [BM] | 3,838,620 Bs.S. [BM] | + 853% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,665,029 Bs.S. [BM] | 4,847,410 Bs.S. [BM] | + 368% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,654,149 Bs.S. [BM] | 192,880 Bs.S. [BM] | + 2313% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,679,709 Bs.S. [BM] | 90,895 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1748% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,724,121 Bs.S. [BM] | 329,314 Bs.S. [BM] | + 727% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,214,469 Bs.S. [BM] | 12,920,200 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80,371 Bs.S. [BM] | 10,137 Bs.S. [BM] | + 693% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,761,738 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,249,800 Bs.S. [BM] | + 1321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,397,698 Bs.S. [BM] | 443,448 Bs.S. [BM] | + 666% | |
| TOTAL | + 740% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,570 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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