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Maracay vs Caracas

Venezuela vs Venezuela · 80 km apart

Maracay

Venezuela

Bs15,634 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Caracas

Venezuela

Bs18,012 ($493)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Maracay is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Maracay runs about $428 versus $493 in Caracas — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Maracay 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 Maracay  ·  Full cost of living in Caracas

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maracay cheaper than Caracas?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $428 per month in Maracay versus $493 in Caracas — about 15% less.
How far is Maracay from Caracas?
The straight-line distance between Maracay and Caracas is approximately 80 km (50 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Maracay or Caracas?
The estimated average net salary is $137 in Maracay and $156 in Caracas. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Maracay versus $0 in Caracas per month.