Cost of living in Paris (France) is 96% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 29% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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Paris | Caracas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,117,998 Bs.S. [BM] | 71,918,672 Bs.S. [BM] | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39,162,801 Bs.S. [BM] | 31,401,608 Bs.S. [BM] | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26,298,800 Bs.S. [BM] | 10,400,820 Bs.S. [BM] | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,082,606 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,519,311 Bs.S. [BM] | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 18,420,839 Bs.S. [BM] | 8,339,178 Bs.S. [BM] | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,251,384 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,106,119 Bs.S. [BM] | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,745,427 Bs.S. [BM] | 10,984,429 Bs.S. [BM] | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,943,520 Bs.S. [BM] | 14,263,864 Bs.S. [BM] | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,475,053 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,725,657 Bs.S. [BM] | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,901,229 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,118,231 Bs.S. [BM] | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,689,961 Bs.S. [BM] | 34,090,394 Bs.S. [BM] | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8,047,999 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,723,466 Bs.S. [BM] | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,124,488 Bs.S. [BM] | 3,329,794 Bs.S. [BM] | + 24% | |
Housing | + 235% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 235% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,575,760,765 Bs.S. [BM] | 2,373,539,324 Bs.S. [BM] | + 346% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,688,752,174 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,400,296,655 Bs.S. [BM] | + 449% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 639,021,570 Bs.S. [BM] | 126,963,815 Bs.S. [BM] | + 403% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,938,598,297 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,574,005,150 Bs.S. [BM] | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,607,282,041 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,009,641,894 Bs.S. [BM] | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,240,432 Bs.S. [BM] | 87,104,316 Bs.S. [BM] | + 283% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96,080,238 Bs.S. [BM] | 90,938,597 Bs.S. [BM] | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,157,869,932 Bs.S. [BM] | 666,784,979 Bs.S. [BM] | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483,663,819 Bs.S. [BM] | 324,372,493 Bs.S. [BM] | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,944,175 Bs.S. [BM] | 24,463,378 Bs.S. [BM] | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60,212,129 Bs.S. [BM] | 30,618,070 Bs.S. [BM] | + 97% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 35% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345,736,317 Bs.S. [BM] | 150,004,555 Bs.S. [BM] | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133,189,272 Bs.S. [BM] | 118,277,138 Bs.S. [BM] | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341,363,405 Bs.S. [BM] | 383,525,146 Bs.S. [BM] | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418,520,396 Bs.S. [BM] | 293,273,220 Bs.S. [BM] | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 149% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 149% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,201,707,603 Bs.S. [BM] | 94,425,473,877 Bs.S. [BM] | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,728,690 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,561,477 Bs.S. [BM] | + 331% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 279,285,455 Bs.S. [BM] | 77,858,349 Bs.S. [BM] | + 259% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66,382,642 Bs.S. [BM] | 41,119,544 Bs.S. [BM] | + 61% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 15% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,600,837 Bs.S. [BM] | 13,813,897 Bs.S. [BM] | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22,084,091 Bs.S. [BM] | 70,478,665 Bs.S. [BM] | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,053,557 Bs.S. [BM] | 114,855,986 Bs.S. [BM] | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,149,444 Bs.S. [BM] | 18,885,157 Bs.S. [BM] | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,481,422 Bs.S. [BM] | 11,918,415 Bs.S. [BM] | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12,787,492 Bs.S. [BM] | 15,277,159 Bs.S. [BM] | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,702,475 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,988,745 Bs.S. [BM] | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,749,610 Bs.S. [BM] | 7,464,001 Bs.S. [BM] | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,396,159 Bs.S. [BM] | 40,950,850 Bs.S. [BM] | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 65% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 163,169,982 Bs.S. [BM] | 87,821,033 Bs.S. [BM] | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 89,941,789 Bs.S. [BM] | 24,152,529 Bs.S. [BM] | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355,143,876 Bs.S. [BM] | 166,292,505 Bs.S. [BM] | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333,245,207 Bs.S. [BM] | 132,490,050 Bs.S. [BM] | + 152% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,553,558 Bs.S. [BM] | 28,398,312 Bs.S. [BM] | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,835,788 Bs.S. [BM] | 13,119,245 Bs.S. [BM] | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26,134,117 Bs.S. [BM] | 5,080,337 Bs.S. [BM] | + 414% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,614,566,325 Bs.S. [BM] | 1,534,801,651 Bs.S. [BM] | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,034,801 Bs.S. [BM] | 638,354 Bs.S. [BM] | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 133,443,051 Bs.S. [BM] | 270,443,739 Bs.S. [BM] | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38,610,559 Bs.S. [BM] | 9,402,017 Bs.S. [BM] | + 311% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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