Cost of Living Comparison Between Caracas and Isla de Margarita Cost of Living Comparison Between Caracas and Isla de Margarita

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Caracas is 10.2% more expensive than Isla de Margarita without rent, and 85.5% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Caracas is 5.7% more expensive than Isla de Margarita without rent, and 57.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.93 VESĀ 5,167
$9.95 VESĀ 4,311
19.90%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$54.5 VESĀ 23.6K
$80.6 VESĀ 34.9K
-32.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.87 VESĀ 4,277
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Cappuccino
$2.58 VESĀ 1,119
$2.57 VESĀ 1,112
0.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 VESĀ 547
$0.99 VESĀ 427
27.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.97 VESĀ 422
$1.49 VESĀ 644
-34.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.53 VESĀ 663
$0.99 VESĀ 429
54.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.05 VESĀ 1,320
$2.98 VESĀ 1,289
2.35%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.88 VESĀ 816
$2.05 VESĀ 888
-8.29%
White Bread (500g)
$2.81 VESĀ 1,218
$2.95 VESĀ 1,276
-4.75%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.44 VESĀ 623
$2.05 VESĀ 889
-29.76%
Eggs
$2.77 VESĀ 1,200
$2.38 VESĀ 1,030
16.39%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.07 VESĀ 4,360
$8.12 VESĀ 3,519
24.01%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.70 VESĀ 3,334
$7.84 VESĀ 3,396
-1.79%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.40 VESĀ 3,207
$7.89 VESĀ 3,420
-6.21%
Apples (1kg)
$5.27 VESĀ 2,281
$4.06 VESĀ 1,757
29.80%
Banana (1kg)
$1.85 VESĀ 803
$1.46 VESĀ 632
26.71%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.18 VESĀ 946
$2.03 VESĀ 879
7.39%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.00 VESĀ 866
$2.53 VESĀ 1,097
-20.95%
Potato (1kg)
$2.61 VESĀ 1,129
$1.54 VESĀ 669
69.48%
Onion (1kg)
$2.17 VESĀ 940
$1.76 VESĀ 760
23.30%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 VESĀ 589
$1.02 VESĀ 441
33.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.87 VESĀ 811
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.01 VESĀ 1,738
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Wine (Bottle)
$10.04 VESĀ 4,349
$5.04 VESĀ 2,185
99.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.45 VESĀ 628
$0.98 VESĀ 423
47.96%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 VESĀ 883
$1.51 VESĀ 656
35.10%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 VESĀ 338
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.63 VESĀ 12.8K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.90 VESĀ 2,121
$3.05 VESĀ 1,321
60.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.65 VESĀ 1,148
$2.96 VESĀ 1,284
-10.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.94 VESĀ 4,308
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.51 VESĀ 223
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.0K VESĀ 10.8M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.1K VESĀ 16.9M
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šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$20.00 VESĀ 8,663
$30.56 VESĀ 13.2K
-34.55%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.05 VESĀ 5,654
$15.11 VESĀ 6,544
-13.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.18 VESĀ 17.4K
$39.58 VESĀ 17.1K
1.52%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$68.7 VESĀ 29.8K
$49.68 VESĀ 21.5K
38.26%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.11 VESĀ 6,545
$15.24 VESĀ 6,604
-0.85%
Cinema Ticket
$6.16 VESĀ 2,668
$4.87 VESĀ 2,111
26.49%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$133 VESĀ 57.5K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,478 VESĀ 2.4M
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$63.0 VESĀ 27.3K
$80.5 VESĀ 34.9K
-21.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.65 VESĀ 16.7K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 VESĀ 44.5K
$100 VESĀ 43.5K
2.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 VESĀ 49.2K
$99.1 VESĀ 42.9K
14.57%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 VESĀ 199.7K
$305 VESĀ 132.0K
51.28%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 VESĀ 163.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$965 VESĀ 417.9K
$493 VESĀ 213.7K
95.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$835 VESĀ 361.8K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,404 VESĀ 608.4K
$598 VESĀ 259.0K
134.88%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$699 VESĀ 302.6K
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Caracas
Isla de Margarita
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$307 VESĀ 132.9K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
21.33
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Last update for Caracas: March 3, 2026

Last update for Isla de Margarita: March 1, 2026

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