Cost of Living in Caracas
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Caracas, Venezuela.
Overall, the cost of living in Caracas is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 14 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)18
Groceries index15
Dining out index14
Transport index11
Utilities index13
Median annual salary$5,000
Minimum wage$0.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$150
Est. monthly healthcare premium$30
YoY inflation30.0%
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