Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 64% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 140% | |||
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| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 140% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Caracas | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $19 (88 lei) | 32 lei | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (48 lei) | 18 lei | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.26 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.28 (10 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.20 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.78 (8 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.31 (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.60 (21 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 525% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.32 (11 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.76 (8 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (46 lei) | 25 lei | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.36 (11 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.12 (5.11 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 91% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Caracas | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,025 (4,681 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $465 (2,123 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $39 (179 lei) | 390 lei | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $542 (2,476 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $346 (1,579 lei) | 914 lei | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $26 (118 lei) | 253 lei | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $35 (158 lei) | 32 lei | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $294 (1,341 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $145 (664 lei) | 330 lei | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $9 (42 lei) | 30 lei | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $13 (60 lei) | 23 lei | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Caracas | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $52 (237 lei) | 261 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $26 (119 lei) | 131 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $101 (461 lei) | 270 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $67 (306 lei) | 251 lei | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 29% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Caracas | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $23,943 (109,343 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.54 (2.48 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (123 lei) | 74 lei | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $13 (59 lei) | 21 lei | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 63% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Caracas | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.42 (16 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (38 lei) | 28 lei | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $44 (201 lei) | 84 lei | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.40 (20 lei) | 20 lei | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.42 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.69 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.42 (11 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.23 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $22 (101 lei) | 16 lei | + 544% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 37% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Caracas | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $31 (142 lei) | 69 lei | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $7 (34 lei) | 43 lei | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $54 (245 lei) | 166 lei | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $50 (227 lei) | 135 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $8 (37 lei) | 21 lei | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.54 (21 lei) | 9 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.47 (7 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $698 (3,189 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.21 (0.98 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $59 (269 lei) | 121 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.22 (15 lei) | 16 lei | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,123 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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