🙂Monthly costs for one person with rent: $679 in Venezuela versus $2,405 in United Kingdom.
🙂Estimated couple costs with rent: $1,160 in Venezuela versus $3,520 in United Kingdom.
🙂Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $1,641 in Venezuela versus $4,635 in United Kingdom.
🌍Living in Venezuela costs about 72% less than in United Kingdom on average.
📊Venezuela (51% below) and United Kingdom (74% above) straddle the global median.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.90VES 8,225
$21.52£15.90
-54.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.84VES 41.4K
$88.0£65.0
-43.33%
Fast Food Meal(McDonalds, etc)
$9.87VES 8,193
$10.89£8.05
-9.37%
Cappuccino
$2.58VES 2,146
$4.92£3.64
-47.56%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36VES 1,130
$2.59£1.91
-47.49%
Water(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09VES 903
$1.84£1.36
-40.76%
Local Beer(0.5 liter draught)
$1.54VES 1,275
$6.91£5.11
-77.71%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02VES 2,508
$6.86£5.07
-55.98%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Milk(1 liter)
$2.26VES 1,879
$1.67£1.23
35.33%
White Bread(500g)
$1.94VES 1,611
$1.67£1.23
16.17%
Rice(white)(1kg)
$1.56VES 1,295
$2.20£1.63
-29.09%
Eggs
$2.94VES 2,442
$4.19£3.10
-29.83%
Local Cheese(1kg)
$6.99VES 5,801
$9.98£7.38
-29.96%
Chicken Fillets(1kg)
$7.47VES 6,207
$9.47£7.00
-21.12%
Beef Round Steak(1kg)
$8.73VES 7,251
$15.41£11.39
-43.35%
Apples(1kg)
$5.44VES 4,515
$3.02£2.23
80.13%
Banana(1kg)
$1.61VES 1,338
$1.70£1.25
-5.29%
Oranges(1kg)
$1.80VES 1,495
$2.92£2.16
-38.36%
Tomato(1kg)
$2.05VES 1,705
$3.38£2.50
-39.35%
Potato(1kg)
$1.82VES 1,514
$1.84£1.36
-1.09%
Onion(1kg)
$1.93VES 1,605
$1.58£1.17
22.15%
Lettuce(1 head)
$1.46VES 1,208
$1.26£0.93
15.87%
Water(1.5 liter bottle)
$1.98VES 1,646
$1.70£1.26
16.47%
Cigarettes 20 Pack(Marlboro, Camel)
$3.92VES 3,256
$24.21£17.90
-83.81%
Wine(Bottle)
$10.05VES 8,343
$11.00£8.13
-8.64%
Local Beer(0.5 liter bottle)
$1.29VES 1,073
$2.98£2.21
-56.71%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10VES 1,743
$3.39£2.51
-38.05%
🚌 Getting Around
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
One-way Ticket(Public Transport)
$0.52VES 433
$3.43£2.53
-84.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass(Regular Price)
$30.03VES 24.9K
$105£77.9
-71.51%
Taxi Start(Normal Tariff)
$5.14VES 4,269
$5.36£3.96
-4.10%
Taxi(Normal Tariff)(1km)
$2.44VES 2,026
$2.37£1.75
2.95%
Taxi 1hour Waiting(Normal Tariff)
$12.54VES 10.4K
$27.55£20.36
-54.48%
Gasoline(1 liter)
$0.67VES 558
$1.93£1.43
-65.28%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l(Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8KVES 20.6M
$39.7K£29.3K
-37.51%
Compact Sedan 1.6l(Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.5KVES 31.9M
$40.7K£30.1K
-5.41%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment(Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage)(85m2)
$21.36VES 17.7K
$321£238
-93.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan(Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.12VES 8,406
$18.67£13.80
-45.80%
Internet(50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.58VES 27.9K
$43.93£32.47
-23.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Gym Membership(Monthly)
$38.59VES 32.0K
$46.56£34.41
-17.12%
Tennis Court(1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.07VES 14.2K
$18.71£13.83
-8.77%
Cinema Ticket
$5.08VES 4,216
$13.53£10.00
-62.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child(Monthly)
$88.6VES 73.6K
$1,739£1,285
-94.91%
International Primary School, 1 Child(Yearly)
$4,186VES 3.5M
$22.7K£16.7K
-81.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.00VES 39.0K
$90.9£67.2
-48.29%
Summer Dress(H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.10VES 31.6K
$47.40£35.04
-19.62%
Sport Shoes(Adidas, Nike)
$88.4VES 73.4K
$105£77.8
-16.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89.3VES 74.1K
$101£74.9
-11.92%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$302VES 251.0K
$1,382£1,022
-78.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$192VES 159.6K
$1,095£809
-82.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$519VES 431.1K
$2,216£1,638
-76.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$359VES 298.3K
$1,814£1,341
-80.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center(m2)
$754VES 625.8K
$5,730£4,235
-86.85%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center(m2)
$483VES 400.7K
$4,515£3,337
-89.31%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary(After Tax)
$215VES 178.6K
$3,329£2,461
-93.54%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate(Annual %)
22.35
5.32
320.11%
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Venezuela: September 5, 2026
Last update for United Kingdom: September 5, 2026
Cost Breakdown
🏠National rent averages: $161 in Venezuela, $1,285 in United Kingdom. Capital cities: $608 in Caracas vs $2,926 in London.
💰National salary averages: $201 in Venezuela, $3,292 in United Kingdom. Higher pay doesn't always mean more spending money – weigh income against local costs.
Cost Highlights
⭐Rent is 698% higher in United Kingdom.
⭐Dining out costs 105% more in United Kingdom.
⭐Public transport is 473% more expensive in United Kingdom.
⭐Salaries are 1538% higher in United Kingdom, and purchasing power comes out stronger in United Kingdom.
City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated April 2026)
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index
Venezuela vs United Kingdom: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost difference between United Kingdom and Venezuela?
At $2,668 per month in United Kingdom and $655 in Venezuela, there's a 307% gap. Keep in mind it varies by city – the difference can be bigger or smaller depending on where you settle within each country.
Which country is cheaper for everyday spending?
Day-to-day life is simply cheaper in Venezuela: lower food prices, cheaper commutes, smaller household bills. Over time, those daily savings make a real difference to your monthly budget and ability to put money away.
Which country has higher housing costs?
Rent in United Kingdom is consistently higher than in Venezuela across the board, especially in major cities. Housing is usually the single biggest driver of the overall cost difference between the two countries.
Is $1,500 a realistic budget in United Kingdom or in Venezuela?
In Venezuela, $1,500 covers most cities easily; in United Kingdom it stretches only to regional areas and falls short in the capital – you'll need to make trade-offs on housing or lifestyle.
Should I move to United Kingdom or to Venezuela?
It depends on what you're after: Venezuela wins on affordability; United Kingdom may offer higher salaries, better infrastructure, and different cultural perks. Both attract large expat communities for different reasons.