Caracas travel budget

Caracas: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Caracas

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Caracas for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 117 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2203* (7956133430 VEF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2932* (10588298868 VEF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 102 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4321* (15603238168 VEF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Caracas compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Caracas in 2024 is 30% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Caracas in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Caracas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Caracas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Caracas is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 6 to $ 21)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 21 to $ 51)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 10 to $ 16)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1 to $ 3)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Caracas

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Caracas is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 115 to $ 123)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 156
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 38 to $ 118)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 73 to $ 229)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 122/night
( $ 102)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 444
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 123/month
($ 115 to $ 129)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 113/month
($ 64 to $ 202)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 209
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 37/month
($ 37 to $ 37)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 111/month
($ 93 to $ 129)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 209

Supermarket food budget in Caracas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Caracas is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1 to $ 4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.2/kg
($ 4 to $ 8.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 8.8)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1 to $ 3)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Caracas

On average, the price of transport in Caracas is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5
($ 3 to $ 8)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 64/24hrs
($ 4.3 to $ 98)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Caracas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Caracas is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 4 to $ 10)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 10 to $ 21)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Caracas

On average, shopping budget in Caracas is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.2/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 26 to $ 91)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 31 to $ 51)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Caracas
London → Caracas
London → Caracas
$ 1068
(fair price: $ 866)
Montreal → Caracas
Montreal → Caracas
Montreal → Caracas
$ 1023
(fair price: $ 859)
New York City → Caracas
New York City → Caracas
New York City → Caracas
$ 1049
(fair price: $ 849)
Dublin → Caracas
Dublin → Caracas
Dublin → Caracas
$ 1090
(fair price: $ 895)
Toronto → Caracas
Toronto → Caracas
Toronto → Caracas
$ 1132
(fair price: $ 932)
Manchester → Caracas
Manchester → Caracas
Manchester → Caracas
$ 1164
(fair price: $ 929)

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About this information on the cost of living in Caracas

The information about the cost of living in Caracas shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Caracas was updated on 11-11-2024.

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