Cost of living in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 51% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Maracaibo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $10 (45 zł) | 34 zł | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (48 zł) | 25 zł | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.83 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.36 (5.89 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | US $4.40 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.76 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.12 (22 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 455% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.41 (6 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.98 (9 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.20 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.84 (3.61 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 17% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 4% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Maracaibo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,060 (4,581 zł) | 4,752 zł | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $600 (2,593 zł) | 3,154 zł | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $35 (151 zł) | 558 zł | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $700 (3,025 zł) | 2,531 zł | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 2,071 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $29 (124 zł) | 300 zł | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $22 (97 zł) | 46 zł | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $407 (1,759 zł) | 1,752 zł | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $219 (946 zł) | 399 zł | + 137% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $6 (28 zł) | 32 zł | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $6.00 (26 zł) | 22 zł | + 16% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 47% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Maracaibo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $28 (121 zł) | 343 zł | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $21 (92 zł) | 137 zł | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $43 (187 zł) | 299 zł | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $40 (174 zł) | 496 zł | - 65% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 34% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Maracaibo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $10,012 (43,264 zł) | 85,392 zł | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.74 (3.22 zł) | 7 zł | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $54 (233 zł) | 108 zł | + 117% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $27 (117 zł) | 35 zł | + 233% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 20% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Maracaibo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.31 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (30 zł) | 48 zł | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $34 (145 zł) | 142 zł | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $7 (32 zł) | 10 zł | + 227% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.36 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $7 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 146% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.69 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.35 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $12 (51 zł) | 40 zł | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Maracaibo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $15 (64 zł) | 78 zł | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $6 (28 zł) | 45 zł | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 195 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $34 (147 zł) | 150 zł | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $8 (33 zł) | 25 zł | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.07 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $5.18 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $175 (755 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (164 zł) | 132 zł | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.30 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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