The pricey cost of living in Caracas

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All prices shown in U.S. dollars, assuming an exchange rate of 0.15748 USD per Venezuelan Bolívar. Source is a crowd-sourced cost-of-living comparison site.





Product▼

Caracas Price

New York Price

Approx. Difference




1 kg (2 lb.) of apples

$18.00 Caracas

$3.37 New York

434.00%



1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk

$5.14 Caracas

$1.18 New York

336.00%



1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)

$392.00 Caracas

$59.00 New York

564.00%



1 pair of leather business shoes

$486.00 Caracas

$136.00 New York

257.00%



1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or similar)

$645.00 Caracas

$84.00 New York

668.00%



1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$246.00 Caracas

$44.00 New York

459.00%



40” flat screen TV

$5,889.00 Caracas

$426.00 New York

1,282.00%

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