Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 5% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 22% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Caracas | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $19 | US $9 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 | US $11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $4.85 | US $3.81 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.09 | US $1.72 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.92 | US $3.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $2.49 | US $1.20 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $4.71 | US $3.53 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.87 | US $5.31 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.54 | US $1.75 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.44 | US $3.31 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 | US $11 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.16 | US $2.06 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.17 | US $0.86 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 11% cheaper than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Caracas | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $973 | US $1,151 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $680 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $49 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $624 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $410 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $36 | US $20 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 | US $42 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $159 | US $398 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $91 | US $248 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $6 | US $4.99 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 58% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Caracas | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $57 | US $26 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $25 | US $25 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 | US $52 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $87 | US $44 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 18% cheaper than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Caracas | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $26,667 | US $14,397 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 | US $0.63 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $38 | US $52 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $15 | US $33 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 26% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Caracas | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.75 | US $3.48 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 | US $8 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $42 | US $30 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $7 | US $9 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.59 | US $3.15 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.71 | US $5.05 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.87 | US $2.72 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.83 | US $2.06 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $23 | US $18 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 66% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Caracas | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $28 | US $20 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 | US $4.00 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $58 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $70 | US $26 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 | US $8 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.87 | US $5.11 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.63 | US $3.98 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $513 | US $175 | + 194% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.22 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $130 | US $35 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $2.93 | US $4.00 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 660 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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