Cost of living in Caracas, Venezuela vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 65% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 555,689 Bs.S. (ARS $166) | ARS $557 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 399,291 Bs.S. (ARS $119) | ARS $390 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166,840 Bs.S. (ARS $50) | ARS $147 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,172 Bs.S. (ARS $5.72) | ARS $61 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 126,471 Bs.S. (ARS $38) | ARS $133 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125,820 Bs.S. (ARS $38) | ARS $79 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 216,153 Bs.S. (ARS $65) | ARS $270 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104,555 Bs.S. (ARS $31) | ARS $89 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75,943 Bs.S. (ARS $23) | ARS $43 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96,436 Bs.S. (ARS $29) | ARS $78 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 984,379 Bs.S. (ARS $294) | ARS $276 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90,878 Bs.S. (ARS $27) | ARS $137 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73,927 Bs.S. (ARS $22) | ARS $40 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 57% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,050,200 Bs.S. (ARS $22,993) | ARS $40,449 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,459,300 Bs.S. (ARS $14,759) | ARS $27,936 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,828,160 Bs.S. (ARS $1,441) | ARS $4,016 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,791,500 Bs.S. (ARS $14,858) | ARS $29,594 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,935,400 Bs.S. (ARS $10,127) | ARS $19,093 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,155,060 Bs.S. (ARS $345) | ARS $3,168 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,653,030 Bs.S. (ARS $493) | ARS $1,414 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,244,800 Bs.S. (ARS $4,251) | ARS $30,875 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,855,260 Bs.S. (ARS $554) | ARS $13,439 | - 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 666,324 Bs.S. (ARS $199) | ARS $340 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 280,118 Bs.S. (ARS $84) | ARS $222 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 83% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. (ARS $483) | ARS $3,742 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,663,500 Bs.S. (ARS $496) | ARS $2,431 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,980 Bs.S. (ARS $656) | ARS $5,946 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,448,710 Bs.S. (ARS $1,029) | ARS $5,122 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 82% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 551,969,000 Bs.S. (ARS $164,715) | ARS $1,898,820 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,908 Bs.S. (ARS $3.85) | ARS $61 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,507,520 Bs.S. (ARS $450) | ARS $1,196 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 623,303 Bs.S. (ARS $186) | ARS $438 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 61% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 254,391 Bs.S. (ARS $76) | ARS $287 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 576,688 Bs.S. (ARS $172) | ARS $573 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,524,360 Bs.S. (ARS $1,350) | ARS $1,184 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209,927 Bs.S. (ARS $63) | ARS $257 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 137,253 Bs.S. (ARS $41) | ARS $145 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200,295 Bs.S. (ARS $60) | ARS $232 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 158,183 Bs.S. (ARS $47) | ARS $116 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46,016 Bs.S. (ARS $14) | ARS $128 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 682,299 Bs.S. (ARS $204) | ARS $539 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 80% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,007,660 Bs.S. (ARS $301) | ARS $1,239 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 374,020 Bs.S. (ARS $112) | ARS $662 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,431,810 Bs.S. (ARS $1,024) | ARS $2,263 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,897,010 Bs.S. (ARS $1,163) | ARS $2,083 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 192,880 Bs.S. (ARS $58) | ARS $364 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90,895 Bs.S. (ARS $27) | ARS $173 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 181,506 Bs.S. (ARS $54) | ARS $159 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,624,260 Bs.S. (ARS $2,275) | ARS $50,554 | - 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4,818 Bs.S. (ARS $1.44) | ARS $11 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,249,800 Bs.S. (ARS $373) | ARS $2,204 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 327,244 Bs.S. (ARS $98) | ARS $159 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,673 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ARS $119,000 in Buenos Aires you would need to make just about ARS $34,257 (114,797,039 Bs.S.) in Caracas.
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