Travel budget and cost of living in Venezuela how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Venezuela
Venezuela: calculate your travel budget
Venezuela: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Venezuela for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 68 for 2 ppl.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 2.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1427* (5071414894 VEF)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 83 for 2 ppl.
- $ 29 per person
- $ 19 per person
- $ 5.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 2611* (9277373014 VEF)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 113 for 2 ppl.
- $ 43 per person
- $ 49 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 4417* (15696851394 VEF)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Venezuela in 2025
Cost of living: Venezuela VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Venezuela in 2025 is 35% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Venezuela by expense type
Venezuela: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Venezuela costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 5.1 to $ 21)
($ 5.1 to $ 21)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 16 to $ 51)
($ 16 to $ 51)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.1 to $ 13)
($ 8.1 to $ 13)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)
($ 1 to $ 3)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1 to $ 4)
($ 1 to $ 4)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 2.1)
($ 1 to $ 2.1)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Venezuela: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Venezuela costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 66 to $ 76)
($ 66 to $ 76)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1573-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 81 to $ 112)
($ 81 to $ 112)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2304-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 111 to $ 158)
($ 111 to $ 158)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3215-star hotel
$ 123/night
( $ 103)
( $ 103)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 517Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 231/month
($ 231 to $ 231)
($ 231 to $ 231)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Room with kitchen
$ 93/month
($ 88 to $ 97)
($ 88 to $ 97)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245Hotel with swimming pool
$ 102/month
($ 92 to $ 115)
($ 92 to $ 115)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 209Cottage or guest house
$ 84/month
($ 76 to $ 90)
($ 76 to $ 90)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235Family room
$ 163/month
($ 157 to $ 168)
($ 157 to $ 168)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204Venezuela: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Venezuela costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)
76% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 4)
($ 1 to $ 4)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)
($ 1 to $ 2.1)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.5 to $ 5.1)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 6.5/kg
($ 3 to $ 8.1)
($ 3 to $ 8.1)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 11)
($ 2.1 to $ 11)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)
($ 1 to $ 3)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3)
($ 0.5 to $ 3)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Venezuela: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Venezuela costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 3/km
($ 1 to $ 5.1)
($ 1 to $ 5.1)
74% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4
($ 3 to $ 5.1)
($ 3 to $ 5.1)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 96)
($ 12 to $ 96)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73Venezuela: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Venezuela costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.1/ticket
($ 4 to $ 11)
($ 4 to $ 11)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 11 to $ 21)
($ 11 to $ 21)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22Venezuela: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Venezuela costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.7/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 5.1)
($ 2.5 to $ 5.1)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 21 to $ 82)
($ 21 to $ 82)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54Summer dress
$ 41
($ 27 to $ 57)
($ 27 to $ 57)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44Plane ticket budget
London → Caracas
$ 1047
(fair price: $ 870)
(fair price: $ 870)
Montreal → Caracas
$ 1134
(fair price: $ 896)
(fair price: $ 896)
New York City → Caracas
$ 1081
(fair price: $ 871)
(fair price: $ 871)
Dublin → Caracas
$ 1089
(fair price: $ 896)
(fair price: $ 896)
Toronto → Caracas
$ 1158
(fair price: $ 957)
(fair price: $ 957)
Manchester → Caracas
$ 1157
(fair price: $ 928)
(fair price: $ 928)
About the information on the cost of living in Venezuela
The information about the cost of living in Venezuela shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Venezuela updated on 11-11-2024.