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Cost of Living in Valencia

Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela · Population 1,958,724

▲ +8% vs Venezuela average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)Bs15,634 ($428)
Couple, monthlyBs27,903 ($764)
Family of four, monthlyBs36,235 ($993)

Estimated Prices in Valencia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantBs162 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeBs649 ($17.78)per meal
CappuccinoBs48.68 ($1.33)each
Monthly groceries (single person)Bs3,678 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport passBs595 ($16.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentBs1,569 ($42.98)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)Bs454 ($12.45)per month
Fitness club membershipBs454 ($12.45)per month
Cinema ticketBs119 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreBs6,922 ($190)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreBs4,816 ($132)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreBs14,447 ($396)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Valencia is Bs4,993 ($137) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Bs15,634 ($428) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Bs20,324 ($557) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Bs4,816 ($132)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Naguanagua

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San Diego

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Tocuyito

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Guacara

15 km away · Carabobo

Güigüe

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Puerto Cabello

33 km away · Carabobo

Montalbán

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Other Major Cities in Venezuela

Caracas

Distrito Capital · pop. 2,245,744

Bs18,012 ($493) / 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

Santa Teresa del Tuy

Miranda · pop. 525,321

Bs14,456 ($396) / mo

Living in Valencia

Valencia is one of the key cities in Venezuela. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Bs15,634 ($428), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Bs4,816 ($132) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to Bs36,235 ($993) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Bs27,903 ($764) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Valencia is Bs4,993 ($137). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Bs20,324 ($557) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valencia expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated Bs15,634 ($428) per month in Valencia including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Venezuela.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Valencia?
A net salary of around Bs20,324 ($557) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Valencia with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Valencia is Bs4,993 ($137).
How much is rent in Valencia?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated Bs6,922 ($190) per month in the city centre and Bs4,816 ($132) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about Bs14,447 ($396).
Is Valencia cheaper than Venezuela on average?
No — Valencia is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Venezuela average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Valencia?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at Bs3,678 ($101) in Valencia. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about Bs162 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around Bs49 ($1).
How do transport costs in Valencia compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Valencia is estimated at Bs595 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Valencia are estimates based on Venezuela national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,958,724). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.