🙂Monthly costs for one person with rent: $606 in Venezuela versus $2,365 in United Kingdom.
🙂Estimated couple costs with rent: $1,014 in Venezuela versus $3,470 in United Kingdom.
🙂Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $1,422 in Venezuela versus $4,575 in United Kingdom.
🌍Living in Venezuela costs about 74% less than in United Kingdom on average.
📊Venezuela (54% below) and United Kingdom (78% above) straddle the global median.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.18VES 7,559
$20.15£15.08
-49.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.8VES 37.7K
$88.5£66.2
-42.65%
Fast Food Meal(McDonalds, etc)
$10.03VES 7,443
$10.33£7.73
-2.90%
Cappuccino
$2.18VES 1,616
$4.53£3.39
-51.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.14VES 849
$2.38£1.78
-52.10%
Water(0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92VES 685
$1.70£1.27
-45.88%
Local Beer(0.5 liter draught)
$1.46VES 1,082
$6.61£4.95
-77.91%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05VES 1,520
$6.24£4.67
-67.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Milk(1 liter)
$1.79VES 1,329
$1.64£1.23
9.15%
White Bread(500g)
$1.78VES 1,319
$1.67£1.25
6.59%
Rice(white)(1kg)
$1.24VES 923
$2.22£1.66
-44.14%
Eggs
$2.50VES 1,853
$3.98£2.98
-37.19%
Local Cheese(1kg)
$5.94VES 4,407
$9.60£7.18
-38.12%
Chicken Fillets(1kg)
$6.80VES 5,050
$9.15£6.85
-25.68%
Beef Round Steak(1kg)
$7.00VES 5,196
$13.94£10.43
-49.78%
Apples(1kg)
$4.65VES 3,452
$2.94£2.20
58.16%
Banana(1kg)
$1.42VES 1,055
$1.67£1.25
-14.97%
Oranges(1kg)
$1.73VES 1,284
$2.85£2.14
-39.30%
Tomato(1kg)
$1.89VES 1,405
$3.44£2.58
-45.06%
Potato(1kg)
$1.80VES 1,340
$1.70£1.27
5.88%
Onion(1kg)
$1.83VES 1,355
$1.61£1.20
13.66%
Lettuce(1 head)
$1.17VES 868
$1.12£0.84
4.46%
Water(1.5 liter bottle)
$1.60VES 1,189
$1.52£1.14
5.26%
Cigarettes 20 Pack(Marlboro, Camel)
$3.63VES 2,693
$20.60£15.41
-82.38%
Wine(Bottle)
$10.12VES 7,511
$10.60£7.93
-4.53%
Local Beer(0.5 liter bottle)
$1.14VES 844
$2.87£2.15
-60.28%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.84VES 1,369
$3.27£2.45
-43.73%
🚌 Getting Around
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
One-way Ticket(Public Transport)
$0.49VES 363
$3.23£2.42
-84.83%
Public Transport Monthly Pass(Regular Price)
$30.14VES 22.4K
$93.3£69.8
-67.69%
Taxi Start(Normal Tariff)
$3.90VES 2,893
$5.28£3.95
-26.14%
Taxi(Normal Tariff)(1km)
$3.02VES 2,242
$1.52£1.14
98.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting(Normal Tariff)
$9.94VES 7,376
$26.79£20.04
-62.90%
Gasoline(1 liter)
$0.52VES 387
$1.98£1.48
-73.74%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l(Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5KVES 21.9M
$37.9K£28.3K
-22.15%
Compact Sedan 1.6l(Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.0KVES 28.2M
$40.6K£30.3K
-6.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment(Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage)(85m2)
$20.68VES 15.4K
$325£243
-93.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan(Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.05VES 8,945
$17.63£13.19
-31.65%
Internet(50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.62VES 27.9K
$42.17£31.55
-10.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Gym Membership(Monthly)
$37.31VES 27.7K
$45.93£34.36
-18.77%
Tennis Court(1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.37VES 11.4K
$15.86£11.87
-3.09%
Cinema Ticket
$4.92VES 3,651
$13.36£10.00
-63.17%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child(Monthly)
$68.2VES 50.6K
$1,736£1,299
-96.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child(Yearly)
$5,324VES 4.0M
$21.3K£16.0K
-75.06%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.73VES 34.7K
$90.8£67.9
-48.51%
Summer Dress(H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.40VES 27.8K
$45.24£33.85
-17.33%
Sport Shoes(Adidas, Nike)
$80.4VES 59.7K
$102£76.6
-21.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.1VES 55.7K
$102£76.2
-26.26%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$240VES 178.0K
$1,412£1,057
-83.03%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$191VES 142.0K
$1,122£840
-82.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$463VES 343.5K
$2,367£1,770
-80.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$360VES 267.6K
$1,827£1,367
-80.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center(m2)
$754VES 559.7K
$5,662£4,235
-86.68%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center(m2)
$460VES 341.3K
$4,424£3,309
-89.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary(After Tax)
$210VES 155.8K
$3,238£2,422
-93.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate(Annual %)
21.44
5.75
272.87%
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Venezuela: July 26, 2026
Last update for United Kingdom: July 26, 2026
Cost Breakdown
🏠National rent averages: $119 in Venezuela, $1,266 in United Kingdom. Capital cities: $447 in Caracas vs $3,021 in London.
💰National salary averages: $202 in Venezuela, $3,174 in United Kingdom. Higher pay doesn't always mean more spending money – weigh income against local costs.
Cost Highlights
⭐Rent is 964% higher in United Kingdom.
⭐Dining out costs 140% more in United Kingdom.
⭐Public transport is 667% more expensive in United Kingdom.
⭐Salaries are 1471% 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 $2,777 per month in United Kingdom and $582 in Venezuela, there's a 377% 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.