Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 13% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 34% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Caracas | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $13 | $10 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 | $6 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.49 | $2.57 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.80 | $1.07 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.41 | $1.95 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.25 | $1.07 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.30 | $3.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.97 | $1.65 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.23 | $1.00 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.24 | $1.38 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $7 | $14 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.06 | $2.15 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.88 | $0.80 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 8% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Caracas | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $751 | $690 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $523 | $355 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $50 | $65 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $357 | $480 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 | $331 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $50 | $54 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 | $25 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $209 | $372 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $159 | $140 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.00 | $6 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $16 | $7 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 19% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Caracas | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $40 | $62 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $29 | $33 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $61 | $82 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $64 | $64 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 29% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Caracas | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $40,715 | $20,828 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 | $1.01 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 | $28 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $23 | $15 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 15% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Caracas | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.78 | $5.06 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $5.00 | $10 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $34 | $27 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.00 | $4.18 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $2.50 | $3.28 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $3.54 | $4.47 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $1.30 | $1.47 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.00 | $1.23 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $10 | $12 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 15% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Caracas | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 | $11 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $12 | $9 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $47 | $31 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 | $7 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $2.07 | $4.54 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.50 | $1.46 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $357 | $621 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.06 | $0.14 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $27 | $46 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.78 | $4.85 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,043 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2021.
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