Venezuela
Venezuela's mountainous capital with a tropical climate, dramatic Avila mountain backdrop, and a resilient cultural spirit despite economic challenges.
#246 of 250
95% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 87
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Restaurants, Transportation, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Caracas is the 246. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 87 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 78% below the median: mobile plan (10gb+) $ 8, internet (60 mbps+) $ 20. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, clothing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
16 prices on this page come from live scrapers (1 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/caracas. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 5.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 8.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 5.00 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | WFP food prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 5.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Eggs (12) | 2.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 0.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.02 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
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