Cost of living in Caracas

In Caracas, Venezuela, a single person typically needs around $1045 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2594 monthly.

How expensive is Caracas compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Caracas is 18% more expensive overall.

How does Caracas compare to your city?

Caracas is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Caracas is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Caracas?

Who is Caracas a good fit for?

Caracas tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Caracas so expensive?

The high cost of living in Caracas is primarily driven by food and transport expenses, which significantly impact overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Caracas?

Yes, food costs are 25% higher than the European benchmark, making it a considerable expense for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Caracas?

No, public transport is 64% higher than the European benchmark, adding to the overall cost of living.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1045 $
Without Rent
679 $
Rent & Utilities
366 $
Food
428 $
Transport
144 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
218 $
GDP per Capita
15,976 $
Freedom Index
4.22
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
2.3M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.2 $
Dinner 48.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.54 $
Capuccino 3.25 $
Coke, 330ml 1.65 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.77 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.7 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.85 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.66 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.44 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.76 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.45 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.98 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.92 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.18 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.41 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.98 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.63 $
Cigarette pack 3.2 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.53 $
Monthly Pass 32.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.5 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 38 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.27 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.43 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.85 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.45 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 14 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 22 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 33.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 299 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 583 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 394 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 711 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 811 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,17 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 218 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 22.16%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 72.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.48 $
Haircut 11.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 57.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 97 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,719 $

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Caracas vs Santiago (Santiago is 15% more expensive) Caracas vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 8% less expensive) Caracas vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 1% more expensive) Caracas vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 11% less expensive) Caracas vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 18% less expensive) Caracas vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 8% less expensive) Caracas vs Temuco (Temuco is 16% less expensive) Caracas vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 19% less expensive) Caracas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 12% less expensive) Caracas vs Talca (Talca is 19% less expensive)
Guyana
Caracas vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 6% less expensive) Caracas vs Linden (Linden is 3% less expensive) Caracas vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 3% less expensive)
Mexico
Caracas vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 14% more expensive) Caracas vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 0% more expensive) Caracas vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 30% less expensive) Caracas vs Leon (Leon is 31% less expensive) Caracas vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 3% less expensive) Caracas vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 6% less expensive) Caracas vs Puebla (Puebla is 10% less expensive) Caracas vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 7% less expensive) Caracas vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 20% more expensive) Caracas vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 31% less expensive)
Suriname
Caracas vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 17% less expensive) Caracas vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 19% less expensive)
Ecuador
Caracas vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 13% less expensive) Caracas vs Quito (Quito is 14% less expensive) Caracas vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 26% less expensive) Caracas vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 43% less expensive) Caracas vs Duran (Duran is 23% less expensive) Caracas vs Machala (Machala is 43% less expensive) Caracas vs Manta (Manta is 17% less expensive) Caracas vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 27% less expensive) Caracas vs Loja (Loja is 41% less expensive) Caracas vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 38% less expensive)
Peru
Caracas vs Lima (Lima is 6% less expensive) Caracas vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 46% less expensive) Caracas vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 33% less expensive) Caracas vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 51% less expensive) Caracas vs Callao (Callao is 25% less expensive) Caracas vs Piura (Piura is 46% less expensive) Caracas vs Cusco (Cusco is 38% less expensive) Caracas vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 53% less expensive) Caracas vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 43% less expensive) Caracas vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 35% less expensive)
Venezuela
Caracas vs Caracas (Caracas has similar costs) Caracas vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 32% less expensive) Caracas vs Valencia (Valencia is 25% less expensive) Caracas vs Maracay (Maracay is 31% less expensive) Caracas vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 32% less expensive) Caracas vs Barinas (Barinas is 24% less expensive) Caracas vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 15% less expensive) Caracas vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 9% less expensive) Caracas vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 17% less expensive) Caracas vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 13% less expensive)
Colombia
Caracas vs Bogota (Bogota is 17% less expensive) Caracas vs Medellin (Medellin is 16% less expensive) Caracas vs Cali (Cali is 30% less expensive) Caracas vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 24% less expensive) Caracas vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 28% less expensive) Caracas vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 47% less expensive) Caracas vs Soacha (Soacha is 28% less expensive) Caracas vs Soledad (Soledad is 20% less expensive) Caracas vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 55% less expensive) Caracas vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 39% less expensive)
Brazil
Caracas vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 3% less expensive) Caracas vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 9% less expensive) Caracas vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 23% less expensive) Caracas vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 31% less expensive) Caracas vs Salvador (Salvador is 29% less expensive) Caracas vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 25% less expensive) Caracas vs Manaus (Manaus is 24% less expensive) Caracas vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 27% less expensive) Caracas vs Recife (Recife is 26% less expensive) Caracas vs Goiania (Goiania is 37% less expensive)
Argentina
Caracas vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 13% less expensive) Caracas vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 11% less expensive) Caracas vs Rosario (Rosario is 40% less expensive) Caracas vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 33% less expensive) Caracas vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 28% less expensive) Caracas vs Salta (Salta is 30% less expensive) Caracas vs San Juan (San Juan is 37% less expensive) Caracas vs Lanus (Lanus is 23% less expensive) Caracas vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 63% less expensive) Caracas vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 32% less expensive)
Bolivia
Caracas vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 27% less expensive) Caracas vs La Paz (La Paz is 36% less expensive) Caracas vs El Alto (El Alto is 39% less expensive) Caracas vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 49% less expensive) Caracas vs Sucre (Sucre is 37% less expensive) Caracas vs Oruro (Oruro is 42% less expensive) Caracas vs Potosi (Potosi is 52% less expensive) Caracas vs Tarija (Tarija is 40% less expensive) Caracas vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 49% less expensive) Caracas vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 26% less expensive)
Paraguay
Caracas vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 36% less expensive) Caracas vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 49% less expensive) Caracas vs Luque (Luque is 42% less expensive) Caracas vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 41% less expensive) Caracas vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 50% less expensive) Caracas vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 61% less expensive) Caracas vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 51% less expensive) Caracas vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 49% less expensive) Caracas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 48% less expensive)