Barcelona is the most expensive of Venezuela's 4 priced cities — $2,062 a month in essentials, 113% above Caracas at $970. The average net salary of $2,392 covers that 1.2×. 99.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 21.1 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 27°C, May 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,287 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,688 |
| Groceries | $162 |
| Dining out | $372 |
| Utilities | $215 |
| Local transport | $26 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,062 |
| Avg net salary | $2,392 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,896 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,691 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Barcelona, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $18.44 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $63.39 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.83 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.17 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.32 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.61 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.83 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.94 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.23 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.24 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.32 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.80 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.41 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.09 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.18 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.83 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.15 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.90 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.05 |
| Monthly transit pass | $26.39 |
| Taxi start | $3.31 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.15 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.74 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $178.36 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $37.01 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.47 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $54.69 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.53 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Barcelona has 99.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the highest of the 9 Venezuela cities we track. Venezuela's national figure is 103.1, so Barcelona runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 31°C | 76% | 42% | 21 mm |
| Feb | 27.7°C | 31.1°C | 69% | 42% | 14 mm |
| Mar | 28.2°C | 31.9°C | 68% | 56% | 16 mm |
| Apr | 29.4°C | 33.5°C | 65% | 67% | 30 mm |
| May | 29.6°C | 34.2°C | 67% | 73% | 61 mm |
| Jun | 28.4°C | 33.7°C | 77% | 75% | 135 mm |
| Jul | 27.7°C | 33.4°C | 83% | 71% | 191 mm |
| Aug | 28°C | 33.8°C | 82% | 65% | 154 mm |
| Sep | 28.7°C | 34.6°C | 79% | 68% | 121 mm |
| Oct | 28.8°C | 34.5°C | 78% | 66% | 107 mm |
| Nov | 27.9°C | 33.6°C | 81% | 66% | 120 mm |
| Dec | 27.4°C | 32.1°C | 79% | 51% | 53 mm |
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