Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 15% more expensive than in Pingdingshan (China)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is about the same as in Pingdingshan (China) | ||||
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Caracas | Pingdingshan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $23 (166元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (72元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.35 (24元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.08 (15元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.66 (19元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.95 (14元) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.53 (25元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.56 (33元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.15 (15元) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.95 (14元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (79元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.14 (15元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.06 (8元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is about the same as in Pingdingshan (China) | ||||
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Caracas | Pingdingshan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $758 (5,469元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $447 (3,227元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $41 (293元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $503 (3,627元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $323 (2,328元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (201元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $29 (210元) | 123元 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $213 (1,537元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $104 (747元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (56元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (71元) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Pingdingshan (China) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (346元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $38 (272元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $123 (884元) | 345元 | + 156% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $94 (676元) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 39% more expensive than in Pingdingshan (China) | ||||
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Caracas | Pingdingshan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,171 (217,587元) | 21,345元 | + 919% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (3.60元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $25 (179元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $13 (95元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is about the same as in Pingdingshan (China) | ||||
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Caracas | Pingdingshan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.41 (32元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (77元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 (273元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $7 (49元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.81 (27元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.88 (35元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.33 (17元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.39 (17元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 (94元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is about the same as in Pingdingshan (China) | ||||
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Caracas | Pingdingshan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $28 (202元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (56元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (383元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $45 (328元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (65元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.19 (30元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.62 (12元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $490 (3,537元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.20 (1.47元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $86 (623元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.00 (22元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 705 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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