Cost of Living in Caracas
Summary of cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,933.5, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $766.0, excluding rent.
- Caracas is 54.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Caracas is, on average, 86.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $65.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.21 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.33 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.18 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.46 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.27 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.79 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.26 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.28 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.10 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.68 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $3.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.98 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.05 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.06 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.99 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.58 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.34 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $11.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.45 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.58 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $30.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $4.43 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $15.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.68 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $25,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $38,062.50 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $20.20 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $10.59 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $36.99 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $63.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $17.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $160.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $6,360.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $72.10 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $42.48 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $120.85 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $120.88 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $569.36 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $440.91 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,101.69 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $927.78 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $136.75 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $63.02 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $303.55 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 22.00 | |
Prices in Caracas
This city had 635 entries in the past 12 months by 40 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Los Teques | 21.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guarenas | 38.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guatire | 38.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Maracay | 76.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valencia | 123.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bejuma | 135.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tinaco, Cojedes | 154.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Calabozo | 171.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chivacoa | 196.74 miles |
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Leave a comment:14 Comments so far
Farah
on Oct 04, 2025:
It's October 2025 and I spend in my 1-person household about USD $1,200 a month. My necessities range from $300-$600 and my other personal expenses like debt, maintenance, emergencies, health, etc range from $200-$500, I spend the little left on fun and entertainment of takeout.
Anonymous
on Aug 11, 2025:
Venezuelan citizens will burn with Maduro. Ah the smell of burning flesh throughout Venezuela is the perfect recipe.
jer
on Jan 12, 2024:
Are you going to tell me that the quality of life in Caracas is even comparable to that of Montevideo, Buenos Aires or Bogotá? You're not even close. 4 million Venezuelans emigrated en masse to other Latin American countries in recent years, an infallible indicator of the terrifying conditions experienced in Venezuela.
Ricardo Zamora
on Nov 21, 2023:
I met a Venezuelan nurse or a nursing aide back in 1971. I liked her very much. I hope she’s alive, she lived in Monticello, NY
Victor
on Oct 17, 2023:
Why don't Venezuelans come together and demand better government?
Ed
on Mar 16, 2023:
Venezuela has the biggest humanitarian crisis in the hemisphere, see the UN official numbers here -> https://data.unhcr.org/en/situations/vensit
Anonymous
on Nov 25, 2022:
Venezuelans don't want Black Africans in their country.Just Walk down any street in Venezuela and find out.
Dawson
on May 25, 2022:
Well, I think the cost of living in Venezuela is extremely low and for me a Nigerian to reside in that country will be a great advantage in terms of the currency. I think I should start thinking about investing heavily in to the Venezuelan economy
Miranda
on May 16, 2022:
I guess this country might be a decent place to retire based on the scenery, but the economy is pretty beaten up. It would be livable with a pension, but there are probably other countries with good prices that might be a bit more livable. Some of the pictures I have seen are amazing though.
Anonymous
on Nov 30, 2021:
Venezuela is a forgotten country other countries like Colombia and Peru are sending Venezuelans back by the many thousands because they contribute very little if anything at all except a financial burden upon other countries.
Anonymous
on Mar 21, 2021:
I want to move to Caracas... $3 is insane for an oil producing country but I guess now everyone is equal and there is no rich!
Anonymous
on Mar 14, 2021:
The average salary is around 3 dollars, not 300.
Anonymous
on Jan 06, 2021:
There is lot of difference between your's and expatistan.
Danny Coulombe
on Sep 01, 2020:
To the guy saying that there is no mention of Bitcoin, Dash or crypto currency.. dude, it's worth 5$ now, 1$ the next minute and 10$ the next after.. what are you expecting?