Cost of living in Maracaibo, Venezuela

Summary of cost of living in Maracaibo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,523
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,231
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Maracaibo
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $15
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.60
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.59
12 eggs, large $3.05
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.70
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $2.71
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $5.12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.83
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.66
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $2.16
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $0.93
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $927
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $600
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $38
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $488
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $29
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $21
40” flat screen tv $372
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $197
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $5.79
Hourly rate for cleaning help $6.00
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $28
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $21
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $45
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $43
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $9,152
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.61
Monthly ticket public transport $54
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $27
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $2.89
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $6
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $32
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.48
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.78
Tube of toothpaste $2.22
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $13
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $13
2 tickets to the movies $6
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $30
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.32
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $4.05
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $152
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.03
1 month of gym membership in business district $44
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $2.91
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 102 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: September 26, 2023

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