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Cost of Living in Punto Fijo

Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela · Population 287,558

▲ +0% vs Venezuela average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)Bs14,456 ($396)
Couple, monthlyBs25,776 ($706)
Family of four, monthlyBs33,450 ($916)

Estimated Prices in Punto Fijo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantBs151 ($4.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeBs604 ($16.54)per meal
CappuccinoBs45.27 ($1.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)Bs3,420 ($93.70)per month
Monthly public transport passBs553 ($15.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentBs1,459 ($39.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)Bs422 ($11.58)per month
Fitness club membershipBs422 ($11.58)per month
Cinema ticketBs111 ($3.03)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreBs6,320 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreBs4,397 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreBs13,191 ($361)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Punto Fijo is Bs4,643 ($127) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Bs14,456 ($396) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Bs18,793 ($515) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Bs4,397 ($120)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Puerto Cumarebo

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Carora

172 km away · Lara

Sinamaica

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Other Major Cities in Venezuela

Caracas

Distrito Capital · pop. 2,245,744

Bs18,012 ($493) / mo

Valencia

Carabobo · pop. 1,958,724

Bs15,634 ($428) / mo

Maracaibo

Zulia · pop. 1,551,539

Bs15,634 ($428) / mo

Maracay

Aragua · pop. 1,102,088

Bs15,634 ($428) / mo

Barquisimeto

Lara · pop. 1,059,092

Bs15,634 ($428) / mo

Maturín

Monagas · pop. 753,254

Bs14,456 ($396) / mo

Ciudad Guayana

Bolívar · pop. 751,331

Bs14,456 ($396) / mo

Catia La Mar

La Guaira · pop. 661,897

Bs14,456 ($396) / mo

Living in Punto Fijo

Punto Fijo is one of the key cities in Venezuela. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Bs14,456 ($396), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Bs4,397 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to Bs33,450 ($916) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Bs25,776 ($706) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Punto Fijo is Bs4,643 ($127). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Bs18,793 ($515) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punto Fijo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated Bs14,456 ($396) per month in Punto Fijo including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Venezuela.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Punto Fijo?
A net salary of around Bs18,793 ($515) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Punto Fijo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Punto Fijo is Bs4,643 ($127).
How much is rent in Punto Fijo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated Bs6,320 ($173) per month in the city centre and Bs4,397 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about Bs13,191 ($361).
Is Punto Fijo cheaper than Venezuela on average?
No — Punto Fijo is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Venezuela average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Punto Fijo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at Bs3,420 ($94) in Punto Fijo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about Bs151 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around Bs45 ($1).
How do transport costs in Punto Fijo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Punto Fijo is estimated at Bs553 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Punto Fijo are estimates based on Venezuela national averages adjusted for city size (population 287,558). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.