Cost of Living Comparison Between Valencia and San Cristobal Cost of Living Comparison Between Valencia and San Cristobal

😐 Solo nomad: Valencia is 11.1% more expensive than San Cristobal without rent, and 15.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Valencia is 27.9% more expensive than San Cristobal without rent, and 21.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.07 VES 2,920
$4.51 VES 2,172
34.59%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.1 VES 24.1K
$29.85 VES 14.4K
67.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.03 VES 4,827
$10.85 VES 5,220
-7.56%
Cappuccino
$2.56 VES 1,230
$1.69 VES 813
51.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.30 VES 628
$0.84 VES 406
54.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.97 VES 465
$0.64 VES 310
51.56%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.33 VES 638
$1.21 VES 581
9.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.94 VES 935
$1.48 VES 713
31.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 VES 870
$1.32 VES 635
37.12%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 VES 609
$1.51 VES 726
-16.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.23 VES 593
$0.96 VES 464
28.13%
Eggs
$2.16 VES 1,038
$2.15 VES 1,036
0.47%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.86 VES 2,822
$4.71 VES 2,264
24.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.92 VES 3,331
$4.23 VES 2,037
63.59%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.02 VES 3,380
$5.83 VES 2,806
20.41%
Apples (1kg)
$5.30 VES 2,551
$9.90 VES 4,766
-46.46%
Banana (1kg)
$1.30 VES 625
$0.38 VES 184
242.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.99 VES 956
$1.24 VES 596
60.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 VES 948
$1.14 VES 547
72.81%
Potato (1kg)
$2.67 VES 1,283
$1.08 VES 520
147.22%
Onion (1kg)
$2.03 VES 976
$0.94 VES 453
115.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 VES 654
$0.52 VES 249
161.54%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.85 VES 890
$1.78 VES 858
3.93%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.53 VES 1,215
$3.33 VES 1,600
-24.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.67 VES 4,172
$5.71 VES 2,749
51.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.36 VES 653
$0.75 VES 363
81.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 VES 951
$1.24 VES 596
59.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 VES 138
$0.51 VES 247
-43.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.47 VES 17.5K
$24.74 VES 11.9K
47.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.34 VES 1,608
$2.44 VES 1,175
36.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.22 VES 1,069
$3.15 VES 1,517
-29.52%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.94 VES 1,898
$5.13 VES 2,471
-23.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.49 VES 235
$0.51 VES 248
-3.92%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K VES 12.0M
$29.6K VES 14.2M
-15.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.1K VES 18.8M
$34.3K VES 16.5M
13.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$20.07 VES 9,658
$22.59 VES 10.9K
-11.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.22 VES 3,958
$5.84 VES 2,811
40.75%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.28 VES 17.9K
$39.91 VES 19.2K
-6.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.22 VES 16.9K
$15.26 VES 7,343
130.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$29.56 VES 14.2K
$20.18 VES 9,713
46.48%
Cinema Ticket
$4.91 VES 2,361
$7.13 VES 3,430
-31.14%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$75.5 VES 36.3K
$45.63 VES 22.0K
65.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,060 VES 1.5M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$35.26 VES 17.0K
$32.18 VES 15.5K
9.57%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.94 VES 15.9K
$20.12 VES 9,682
63.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$73.6 VES 35.4K
$96.5 VES 46.4K
-23.74%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$69.8 VES 33.6K
$61.9 VES 29.8K
12.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$141 VES 68.0K
$174 VES 83.8K
-18.88%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$124 VES 59.5K
$118 VES 56.7K
4.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$266 VES 127.8K
$272 VES 130.8K
-2.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$249 VES 119.6K
$174 VES 83.9K
42.58%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$500 VES 240.8K
$516 VES 248.3K
-3.02%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$323 VES 155.5K
$397 VES 190.9K
-18.57%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Valencia
San Cristobal
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$208 VES 100.2K
$198 VES 95.3K
5.14%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
21.33
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Last update for Valencia: April 11, 2026

Last update for San Cristobal: April 12, 2026

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