Caracas is the cheapest of Venezuela's 4 priced cities — $970 a month in essentials, 53% below Barcelona at $2,062. The average net salary of $304 covers that 0.3×. 94.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 11.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 22°C, May 24°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 | $425 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $609 |
| Groceries | $206 |
| Dining out | $248 |
| Utilities | $61 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $970 |
| Avg net salary | $304 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $875 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,139 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Caracas, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $65.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.40 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.52 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.27 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.71 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.27 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.73 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.16 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.27 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $7.25 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.01 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.31 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.33 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.18 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.35 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.50 |
| Monthly transit pass | $30.00 |
| Taxi start | $5.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.75 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.80 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $23.50 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $37.59 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.77 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $67.08 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Caracas has 94.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 8th-highest of 9 Venezuela cities we track. Venezuela's national figure is 103.1, so Caracas runs 8 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 | 22.2°C | 23.9°C | 75% | 51% | 25 mm |
| Feb | 22.6°C | 24°C | 72% | 51% | 26 mm |
| Mar | 23.1°C | 24.7°C | 71% | 62% | 39 mm |
| Apr | 23.8°C | 26.2°C | 73% | 77% | 114 mm |
| May | 24.3°C | 26.9°C | 74% | 81% | 104 mm |
| Jun | 23.9°C | 26.7°C | 77% | 77% | 111 mm |
| Jul | 23.8°C | 26.6°C | 77% | 71% | 116 mm |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 27.1°C | 79% | 67% | 191 mm |
| Sep | 23.9°C | 27.5°C | 80% | 73% | 218 mm |
| Oct | 23.4°C | 27°C | 83% | 74% | 252 mm |
| Nov | 22.8°C | 26°C | 84% | 77% | 204 mm |
| Dec | 22.5°C | 24.7°C | 79% | 59% | 46 mm |
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