Travel budget in Venezuela

Venezuela: calculate your travel budget

Venezuela: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1410* (5115629330 VEF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2545* (9233650426 VEF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 113 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 4255* (15437079672 VEF)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Venezuela in 2024

Cost of living: Venezuela VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Venezuela in 2024 is 33% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Venezuela by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Venezuela compared to the national average.

Cities /Venezuela View Details
Puerto La Cruz 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Puerto La Cruz
Caracas 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Caracas
Acarigua 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Acarigua
Maracaibo 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Maracaibo
Puerto Cabello 7% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Puerto Cabello
Barquisimeto 19% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Barquisimeto
Maracay 20% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Maracay

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Local prices in Venezuela by expense type

Venezuela: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Venezuela costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 10/person
($ 5 to $ 21)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 16 to $ 44)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8 to $ 13)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
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
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1 to $ 4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Venezuela: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Venezuela costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 65 to $ 76)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 81 to $ 112)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 111 to $ 157)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 123/night
( $ 103)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 231/month
($ 231 to $ 231)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 93/month
($ 88 to $ 97)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 102/month
($ 91 to $ 115)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 84/month
($ 76 to $ 90)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 163/month
($ 156 to $ 168)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Venezuela: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Venezuela costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.1/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.9)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Venezuela: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Venezuela is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 1 to $ 5)

56% 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)

48% 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)
$ 4
($ 3 to $ 5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 55/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 111)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Venezuela: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Venezuela costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5/ticket
($ 4 to $ 10)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 10 to $ 21)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Venezuela: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Venezuela costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 21 to $ 81)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 21 to $ 61)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Caracas
London → Caracas
London → Caracas
$ 1100
(fair price: $ 880)
New York City → Caracas
New York City → Caracas
New York City → Caracas
$ 1067
(fair price: $ 868)
Montreal → Caracas
Montreal → Caracas
Montreal → Caracas
$ 1130
(fair price: $ 920)
Dublin → Caracas
Dublin → Caracas
Dublin → Caracas
$ 1133
(fair price: $ 920)
Toronto → Caracas
Toronto → Caracas
Toronto → Caracas
$ 1171
(fair price: $ 966)
Manchester → Caracas
Manchester → Caracas
Manchester → Caracas
$ 1208
(fair price: $ 961)

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About the information on the cost of living in Venezuela

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

Information about cost of living in Venezuela updated on 26-03-2024.

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