Cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 35% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 918,336 Bs.S. (ARS $306) | ARS $642 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 399,291 Bs.S. (ARS $133) | ARS $446 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 279,408 Bs.S. (ARS $93) | ARS $161 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,251 Bs.S. (ARS $7) | ARS $63 | - 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 231,813 Bs.S. (ARS $77) | ARS $149 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 487,712 Bs.S. (ARS $163) | ARS $87 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 344,996 Bs.S. (ARS $115) | ARS $285 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104,555 Bs.S. (ARS $35) | ARS $102 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75,943 Bs.S. (ARS $25) | ARS $49 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308,238 Bs.S. (ARS $103) | ARS $83 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,136,710 Bs.S. (ARS $379) | ARS $285 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90,878 Bs.S. (ARS $30) | ARS $146 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 201,723 Bs.S. (ARS $67) | ARS $42 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 25% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 162,494,000 Bs.S. (ARS $54,195) | ARS $44,678 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 69,236,700 Bs.S. (ARS $23,092) | ARS $31,191 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,973,240 Bs.S. (ARS $1,659) | ARS $4,058 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 77,699,600 Bs.S. (ARS $25,915) | ARS $31,780 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 45,914,700 Bs.S. (ARS $15,314) | ARS $19,606 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,809,780 Bs.S. (ARS $937) | ARS $3,088 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,149,520 Bs.S. (ARS $717) | ARS $1,415 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,066,400 Bs.S. (ARS $5,692) | ARS $34,830 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,481,280 Bs.S. (ARS $828) | ARS $14,860 | - 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 779,079 Bs.S. (ARS $260) | ARS $361 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505,594 Bs.S. (ARS $169) | ARS $235 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 76% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. (ARS $540) | ARS $3,874 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,387,920 Bs.S. (ARS $796) | ARS $2,583 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,482,340 Bs.S. (ARS $1,161) | ARS $6,765 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,448,710 Bs.S. (ARS $1,150) | ARS $5,508 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 79% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 518,751,000 Bs.S. (ARS $173,015) | ARS $2,066,100 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,355 Bs.S. (ARS $4.12) | ARS $66 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,791,680 Bs.S. (ARS $598) | ARS $1,260 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 656,837 Bs.S. (ARS $219) | ARS $433 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 41% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 254,391 Bs.S. (ARS $85) | ARS $295 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 576,688 Bs.S. (ARS $192) | ARS $581 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,953,290 Bs.S. (ARS $2,986) | ARS $1,185 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 243,669 Bs.S. (ARS $81) | ARS $278 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 137,253 Bs.S. (ARS $46) | ARS $155 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200,295 Bs.S. (ARS $67) | ARS $240 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 158,183 Bs.S. (ARS $53) | ARS $120 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46,016 Bs.S. (ARS $15) | ARS $138 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,431,010 Bs.S. (ARS $477) | ARS $579 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 72% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,750,420 Bs.S. (ARS $584) | ARS $1,391 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 701,858 Bs.S. (ARS $234) | ARS $695 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,838,620 Bs.S. (ARS $1,280) | ARS $2,386 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,847,410 Bs.S. (ARS $1,617) | ARS $2,163 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 192,880 Bs.S. (ARS $64) | ARS $390 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90,895 Bs.S. (ARS $30) | ARS $193 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 329,314 Bs.S. (ARS $110) | ARS $162 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,920,200 Bs.S. (ARS $4,309) | ARS $61,592 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10,137 Bs.S. (ARS $3.38) | ARS $18 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,249,800 Bs.S. (ARS $417) | ARS $2,278 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 443,448 Bs.S. (ARS $148) | ARS $169 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,463 prices entered by 865 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 54% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ARS $140,000 in Buenos Aires you would need to make just about ARS $64,637 (193,801,196 Bs.S.) in Caracas.
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