- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Nigeria
- Caracas
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Zaria and Caracas have artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 58% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 25 (818 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 29 (927 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 141 (4,567 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 813% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 3.08 (99 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 20 (630 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 94 (3,032 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 7 (223 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 96 (3,090 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 50 (1,606 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 2.73 (88 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 238 (7,678 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 6 (202 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 0.70 (23 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 6,303 (203,480 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 34,235 (1,105,163 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 3,038 (98,083 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 27,518 (888,324 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 19,896 (642,279 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 2,735 (88,282 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 53 (1,705 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 33,750 (1,089,506 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 5,136 (165,810 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 196 (6,325 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 528 (17,044 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 3,063 (98,879 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 734 (23,699 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 2,481 (80,093 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 3,018 (97,411 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 39% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 797,116 (25,732,238 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 0.10 (3.13 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 11 (366 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Bs 149 (4,819 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 182 (5,861 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 289 (9,344 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 1,766 (56,994 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 115 (3,721 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 84 (2,723 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 111 (3,595 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 42 (1,365 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 61 (1,961 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 541 (17,476 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 1,337 (43,149 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 727 (23,458 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,858 (59,973 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 265 (8,549 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 309 (9,963 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 77 (2,498 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 6 (203 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 4,627 (149,367 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 0.76 (24 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 1,653 (53,374 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 5.76 (186 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,546 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
660,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 649,693 ₦
(Bs 20,126)
in Caracas.
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