🇻🇪Cost of Living in Venezuela
Compare the cost of living across 2 cities in Venezuela.
The cost of living in Venezuela is tracked across 2 cities, with an average cost of living index of 21 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. Caracas is the most expensive city and Maracaibo the most affordable. Explore each city below for a full cost breakdown.
Estimated monthly budget in Venezuela
Typical total monthly cost by household type.
Estimates based on the average cost of living in Venezuela, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.
Caracas
Caracas is the capital of Venezuela, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Avila mountain range along the Caribbean coast. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the city retains a vibrant cultural scene and dramatic tropical mountain scenery.
Cost Index
22
Monthly Cost
$650
Maracaibo
Maracaibo is Venezuela's second-largest city, situated on the western shore of Lake Maracaibo and historically the center of the country's oil industry. The city experiences extreme heat year-round and has been severely affected by Venezuela's economic crisis, though its cost of living remains among the lowest in the Americas.
Cost Index
20
Monthly Cost
$400
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Data & sources
Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.