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Caracas vs Maracaibo

Venezuela vs Venezuela · 516 km apart

Caracas

Venezuela

Bs18,012 ($493)

single / month

VS

Maracaibo

Venezuela

Bs15,634 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseCaracasMaracaiboCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.07$4.45Maracaibo
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.28$17.78Maracaibo
Cappuccino$1.52$1.33Maracaibo
Monthly groceries (single person)$115$101Maracaibo
Monthly public transport pass$18.59$16.30Maracaibo
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.01$42.98Maracaibo
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.20$12.45Maracaibo
Fitness club membership$14.20$12.45Maracaibo
Cinema ticket$3.72$3.26Maracaibo
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$223$190Maracaibo
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$155$132Maracaibo
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$466$396Maracaibo
Total single-person budget$493$428Maracaibo
Average net salary$156$137

Verdict

Maracaibo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Caracas runs about $493 versus $428 in Maracaibo — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Maracaibo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Caracas  ·  Full cost of living in Maracaibo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caracas cheaper than Maracaibo?
No. Caracas costs an estimated $493 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Maracaibo at $428.
How far is Caracas from Maracaibo?
The straight-line distance between Caracas and Maracaibo is approximately 516 km (321 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Caracas or Maracaibo?
The estimated average net salary is $156 in Caracas and $137 in Maracaibo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Caracas versus $0 in Maracaibo per month.