Cost of living in Paris, France vs Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | + 536% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 536% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (5,374,180 Bs.S.) | 918,336 Bs.S. | + 485% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (2,965,281 Bs.S.) | 399,291 Bs.S. | + 643% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (2,037,140 Bs.S.) | 198,695 Bs.S. | + 925% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (396,363 Bs.S.) | 19,172 Bs.S. | + 1967% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (1,448,695 Bs.S.) | 231,813 Bs.S. | + 525% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (917,563 Bs.S.) | 166,670 Bs.S. | + 451% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (1,920,144 Bs.S.) | 270,699 Bs.S. | + 609% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (998,929 Bs.S.) | 104,555 Bs.S. | + 855% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (535,394 Bs.S.) | 75,943 Bs.S. | + 605% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.90 (626,174 Bs.S.) | 98,632 Bs.S. | + 535% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (2,918,163 Bs.S.) | 1,136,710 Bs.S. | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (757,976 Bs.S.) | 90,878 Bs.S. | + 734% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (409,205 Bs.S.) | 83,732 Bs.S. | + 389% | |
| Housing | + 621% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 621% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,767 (911,992,377 Bs.S.) | 162,494,000 Bs.S. | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,079 (685,339,171 Bs.S.) | 69,236,700 Bs.S. | + 890% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €278 (91,585,893 Bs.S.) | 4,329,880 Bs.S. | + 2015% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,863 (614,261,174 Bs.S.) | 77,699,600 Bs.S. | + 691% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,277 (420,851,097 Bs.S.) | 45,914,700 Bs.S. | + 817% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (39,735,511 Bs.S.) | 2,809,780 Bs.S. | + 1314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (8,483,871 Bs.S.) | 2,057,400 Bs.S. | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (125,559,152 Bs.S.) | 17,066,400 Bs.S. | + 636% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (29,380,696 Bs.S.) | 2,481,280 Bs.S. | + 1084% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,464,161 Bs.S.) | 779,079 Bs.S. | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (4,061,595 Bs.S.) | 548,020 Bs.S. | + 641% | |
| Clothes | + 643% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 643% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (29,110,334 Bs.S.) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. | + 1697% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (10,391,601 Bs.S.) | 2,387,920 Bs.S. | + 335% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €116 (38,102,527 Bs.S.) | 3,482,340 Bs.S. | + 994% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (35,650,084 Bs.S.) | 3,448,710 Bs.S. | + 934% | |
| Transportation | + 1369% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 1369% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,304 (8,670,474,026 Bs.S.) | 551,969,000 Bs.S. | + 1471% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (478,157 Bs.S.) | 12,355 Bs.S. | + 3770% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (24,618,309 Bs.S.) | 1,791,680 Bs.S. | + 1274% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (4,095,613 Bs.S.) | 623,303 Bs.S. | + 557% | |
| Personal Care | + 303% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 303% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (1,758,029 Bs.S.) | 254,391 Bs.S. | + 591% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,521,794 Bs.S.) | 576,688 Bs.S. | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (8,336,428 Bs.S.) | 8,953,290 Bs.S. | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (1,358,086 Bs.S.) | 243,669 Bs.S. | + 457% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (1,542,244 Bs.S.) | 137,253 Bs.S. | + 1024% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (1,390,400 Bs.S.) | 200,295 Bs.S. | + 594% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (735,028 Bs.S.) | 158,183 Bs.S. | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (725,630 Bs.S.) | 46,016 Bs.S. | + 1477% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (9,855,360 Bs.S.) | 1,431,010 Bs.S. | + 589% | |
| Entertainment | + 733% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 733% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (14,755,302 Bs.S.) | 1,750,420 Bs.S. | + 743% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (7,491,390 Bs.S.) | 701,858 Bs.S. | + 967% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (34,286,077 Bs.S.) | 3,838,620 Bs.S. | + 793% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (21,251,870 Bs.S.) | 4,847,410 Bs.S. | + 338% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (4,363,964 Bs.S.) | 192,880 Bs.S. | + 2163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 (1,574,979 Bs.S.) | 90,895 Bs.S. | + 1633% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (2,554,272 Bs.S.) | 329,314 Bs.S. | + 676% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (159,601,633 Bs.S.) | 12,920,200 Bs.S. | + 1135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (75,360 Bs.S.) | 10,137 Bs.S. | + 643% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (16,654,297 Bs.S.) | 1,249,800 Bs.S. | + 1233% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (3,185,852 Bs.S.) | 443,448 Bs.S. | + 618% | |
| TOTAL | + 687% | |||
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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For example, you would need at least 3,464,748,675 Bs.S. (€10,511) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 440,000,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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