Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 103% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
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| Food | + 248% | |||
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| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 248% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Caracas | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $24 (₨1,986) | ₨300 | + 562% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (₨903) | ₨260 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.16 (₨261) | ₨76 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.19 (₨181) | ₨37 | + 390% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.30 (₨272) | ₨66 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.89 (₨156) | ₨75 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.90 (₨322) | ₨288 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.72 (₨390) | ₨106 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.27 (₨188) | ₨18 | + 951% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.79 (₨148) | ₨88 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (₨825) | ₨784 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.40 (₨198) | ₨70 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.27 (₨105) | ₨40 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 110% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Caracas | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $994 (₨82,071) | ₨17,123 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $499 (₨41,229) | ₨17,746 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $41 (₨3,400) | ₨3,148 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $619 (₨51,090) | ₨20,818 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $378 (₨31,219) | ₨10,000 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $29 (₨2,379) | ₨5,000 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 (₨2,317) | ₨1,025 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $259 (₨21,425) | ₨30,893 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $157 (₨12,998) | ₨11,740 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $10 (₨806) | ₨462 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (₨801) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 106% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Caracas | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $58 (₨4,810) | ₨2,485 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (₨2,697) | ₨1,479 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $104 (₨8,563) | ₨3,227 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $81 (₨6,706) | ₨1,970 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 57% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Caracas | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,724 (₨1,876,203) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 (₨42) | ₨72 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $28 (₨2,350) | ₨567 | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $15 (₨1,224) | ₨193 | + 534% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 60% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Caracas | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.65 (₨301) | ₨45 | + 570% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (₨932) | ₨1,200 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (₨3,044) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.20 (₨429) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.88 (₨321) | ₨75 | + 328% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.23 (₨432) | ₨248 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.51 (₨207) | ₨60 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.35 (₨194) | ₨45 | + 331% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $19 (₨1,606) | ₨500 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 59% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Caracas | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $28 (₨2,285) | ₨980 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (₨629) | ₨335 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $54 (₨4,492) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $48 (₨3,993) | ₨1,800 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (₨735) | ₨600 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.72 (₨390) | ₨65 | + 500% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.53 (₨126) | ₨154 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $524 (₨43,233) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.21 (₨18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $63 (₨5,206) | ₨500 | + 941% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.43 (₨283) | ₨120 | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,463 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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