Cost of living in Paris, France vs Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | + 387% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 387% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (5,479,726 Bs.S.) | 918,336 Bs.S. | + 497% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (2,967,225 Bs.S.) | 399,291 Bs.S. | + 643% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (1,982,421 Bs.S.) | 279,408 Bs.S. | + 610% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (419,443 Bs.S.) | 22,251 Bs.S. | + 1785% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.66 (1,524,546 Bs.S.) | 231,813 Bs.S. | + 558% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (902,472 Bs.S.) | 214,250 Bs.S. | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,029,400 Bs.S.) | 312,493 Bs.S. | + 549% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (985,301 Bs.S.) | 104,555 Bs.S. | + 842% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (563,207 Bs.S.) | 75,943 Bs.S. | + 642% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (637,770 Bs.S.) | 308,238 Bs.S. | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (2,821,731 Bs.S.) | 1,136,710 Bs.S. | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (759,939 Bs.S.) | 90,878 Bs.S. | + 736% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (457,358 Bs.S.) | 201,723 Bs.S. | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 608% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 608% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,841 (928,571,467 Bs.S.) | 162,494,000 Bs.S. | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,053 (671,047,333 Bs.S.) | 69,236,700 Bs.S. | + 869% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €257 (83,939,506 Bs.S.) | 4,640,090 Bs.S. | + 1709% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,802 (588,970,259 Bs.S.) | 77,699,600 Bs.S. | + 658% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 (428,532,475 Bs.S.) | 45,914,700 Bs.S. | + 833% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (36,905,103 Bs.S.) | 2,809,780 Bs.S. | + 1213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (8,632,164 Bs.S.) | 2,057,400 Bs.S. | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (124,597,581 Bs.S.) | 17,066,400 Bs.S. | + 630% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (30,138,900 Bs.S.) | 2,481,280 Bs.S. | + 1115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (2,693,148 Bs.S.) | 779,079 Bs.S. | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,121,765 Bs.S.) | 505,594 Bs.S. | + 715% | |
| Clothes | + 619% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 619% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (29,184,674 Bs.S.) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. | + 1701% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (10,696,037 Bs.S.) | 2,387,920 Bs.S. | + 348% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (33,394,004 Bs.S.) | 3,482,340 Bs.S. | + 859% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (34,812,891 Bs.S.) | 3,448,710 Bs.S. | + 909% | |
| Transportation | + 1367% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 1367% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,304 (8,597,549,833 Bs.S.) | 551,969,000 Bs.S. | + 1458% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (474,136 Bs.S.) | 12,355 Bs.S. | + 3738% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (24,535,819 Bs.S.) | 1,791,680 Bs.S. | + 1269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (4,828,627 Bs.S.) | 656,837 Bs.S. | + 635% | |
| Personal Care | + 299% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 299% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (1,743,243 Bs.S.) | 254,391 Bs.S. | + 585% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,500,584 Bs.S.) | 576,688 Bs.S. | + 334% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (8,266,313 Bs.S.) | 8,953,290 Bs.S. | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (1,346,664 Bs.S.) | 243,669 Bs.S. | + 453% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (1,529,273 Bs.S.) | 137,253 Bs.S. | + 1014% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (1,378,706 Bs.S.) | 200,295 Bs.S. | + 588% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (728,845 Bs.S.) | 158,183 Bs.S. | + 361% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (719,527 Bs.S.) | 46,016 Bs.S. | + 1464% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (9,527,850 Bs.S.) | 1,431,010 Bs.S. | + 566% | |
| Entertainment | + 762% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 762% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (15,311,521 Bs.S.) | 1,750,420 Bs.S. | + 775% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (7,078,449 Bs.S.) | 701,858 Bs.S. | + 909% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (41,529,476 Bs.S.) | 3,838,620 Bs.S. | + 982% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (23,082,122 Bs.S.) | 4,847,410 Bs.S. | + 376% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (4,164,453 Bs.S.) | 192,880 Bs.S. | + 2059% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (1,512,619 Bs.S.) | 90,895 Bs.S. | + 1564% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,309,003 Bs.S.) | 329,314 Bs.S. | + 601% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (158,259,282 Bs.S.) | 12,920,200 Bs.S. | + 1125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (74,726 Bs.S.) | 10,137 Bs.S. | + 637% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (19,824,893 Bs.S.) | 1,249,800 Bs.S. | + 1486% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (3,312,239 Bs.S.) | 443,448 Bs.S. | + 647% | |
| TOTAL | + 632% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,433 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 3,571,146,496 Bs.S. (€10,926) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 488,000,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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