Cost of Living in Venezuela: Rent, Housing & Income

Venezuela's economy has been through sharp inflation, currency collapse, and shortages, and everyday prices have behaved differently from those in most countries. Many transactions have shifted toward US dollars, which changes how people budget. Crowd-sourced figures in a country like this should be read as rough, and conditions can differ widely between Caracas and other regions.

The numbers come from Livingcost, which updates its estimates on its own pages. The data was last checked on Oct 13, 2026. Before any trip or move, read your own government's current travel advice.

Without rent, a single person is estimated at $612/mo. With rent, the estimate is $838/mo. The gap between those two figures is small compared with most countries on these pages, because the estimated rent is low next to the cost of everyday needs.

A lunch menu averages $9.46 each, a liter of milk averages $2.36 each, and a dozen eggs average $3.21 each. Supermarket prices for imported brands can be high, while local markets may be cheaper for produce.

A one-bedroom in a central area averages $247/mo, and a cheaper one averages $161/mo. For three bedrooms, central homes average $520/mo and cheaper ones average $386/mo.

Ask how rent is paid and in which currency, and insist on a written agreement and confirm who owns the property. Ask local contacts about security and services in the specific neighborhood before you commit.

Utilities for one person average $17.80/mo, a figure that does not capture interruptions to electricity and water service, which can lead households to buy generators, tanks, or other backup. Internet averages $32.60/mo. A monthly local transport ticket averages $31.20/mo, though many people rely on informal buses and shared taxis, and fares can change often.

The average monthly salary after tax is $222/mo, far below even the single-person budget without rent. This gap shows how hard local budgets are. Some households rely on money sent from relatives abroad or on dollar-based income. A foreigner earning abroad lives in a very different financial situation from a typical local worker.

A family of four is estimated at $2,146/mo with rent and $1,772/mo without it.

Rent and some services are low in dollar terms, but food and imported goods can be pricey for what they are. The overall picture is mixed, and shortages can make a given product hard to find at any price. A budget needs a generous cushion.

• Health care and private medical payments
• Visa and entry requirements
• Backup power and water supply
• Flights, which can be limited
• Security arrangements
• Banking and money transfer fees

Entry rules, banking access, and safety conditions change quickly. Check your own government's travel advisory and Venezuela's official sources, and talk to a licensed advisor before making plans.

Work from the price of the items you will buy most: groceries, transport, and housing. Check each against a current local source, because a year-old number may be out of date. Keep savings in a form you can access, and ask how banking and money transfers work for your situation. Fees and delays on transfers can change what you actually receive.

Ask people who live in the city you are considering about their monthly spending, and do not rely on a single average. A short exploratory stay can show you far more than a table of figures, as long as your government's travel advice allows it.