Cost of living in Paris (France) is 687% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
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.
| Food in Paris (France) is 536% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Paris (France) | Caracas (Venezuela) | Diff |
| 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 in Paris (France) is 621% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||
| Paris (France) | Caracas (Venezuela) | Diff |
| 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 in Paris (France) is 643% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||
| Paris (France) | Caracas (Venezuela) | Diff |
| 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 in Paris (France) is 1369% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||
| Paris (France) | Caracas (Venezuela) | Diff |
| 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 in Paris (France) is 303% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||
| Paris (France) | Caracas (Venezuela) | Diff |
| 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 in Paris (France) is 733% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||
| Paris (France) | Caracas (Venezuela) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least 3,480,497,533 Bs.S. (€10,559) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 442,000,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.