Caracas, Venezuela
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Caracas, Venezuela: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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93%
Quality of life -
28%
Cost of living -
51%
Connectivity -
100%
Weather
38
General
| Currency | VES |
| Population (in millions) | 3.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 199 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 70% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | El Hatillo, Caracas |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 8 |
| Top selling local beer | Polar |
| Most popular local dish | Arepas |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Avila National Park, El Hatillo Town, Caracas Cable Car |
| Discount airline | Avior |
| Major airline | Avior Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Estación del Ferrocarril de Caracas, Estación La Bandera, Estación La Yaguara |
| Primary airports | Maiquetía, La Chinita, Del Caribe |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 80000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Av. Francisco de Miranda, Centro Comercial Sambil, Local B-1, Caracas, Venezuela |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A, B, C |
| Supply voltage | 110V |
| Best electronics store | CompuPlus |
| Best internet carrier | Movistar |
| Primary cellular carrier | Movistar |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 1,500 BsF |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | Exito |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $7000 |
| Sales tax rate | 16% |
| Income tax rate | 34% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 11.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 20000 VEF |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banesco |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 0800-100-5200 (police), 0800-100-5201 (ambulance), 0800-100- |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
93%
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17%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
221%
Property to income -
83%
Crime -
39%
Healthcare -
100%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $176 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 23.62% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $76 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $5,633 |
Cost of living
28%
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Purchasing Power
11%
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Rent
12%
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Food
38%
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Restaurant
45%
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Workspace
74%
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Transport
33%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $354.55 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $331.82 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $788.89 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $572.22 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $14.71 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.87 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $2.32 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $2.29 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $5.60 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $1.31 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $7.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.33 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.83 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $3.50 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $5.78 |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.11 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.55 |
| Potato (1kg) | $1.58 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.07 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $1.16 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $1.37 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.14 |
| Onion (1kg) | $1.64 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $6.84 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $1.50 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.27 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.86 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $1.79 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $13.68 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.07 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $41.67 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $49.93 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $14.71 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $6.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.35 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $30.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.50 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $31,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $35,375.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $5.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $2.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $10.00 |
