Cost of living comparison

Venezuela

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Jordan

Amman vs. Caracas Cost of Living Summary

Amman is 7.9% cheaper than Caracas.

Restaurants: pay 40.5% less in Amman
Groceries: pay 46.7% less in Amman
Transportation: pay 43.1% more in Amman
Housing: pay 7.0% less in Amman
Childcare: pay 2.2 times more in Amman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 47.8% more in Amman
Clothing: pay 4.8% less in Amman

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Amman are more expensive than in Caracas. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Amman. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Amman.

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Amman vs. Caracas Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Amman instead of Caracas, you would:

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pay 40.5% less for restaurants

	Caracas	Amman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.80 VEF107.76	$7.05 JOD5.000	-34.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.00 VEF109.72	$7.05 JOD5.000	-35.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.53 VEF15.23	$0.63 JOD0.440	-59.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.32 VEF13.13	$0.58 JOD0.410	-56.3%
Average			-40.5%

Caracas vs. Amman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 46.7% less for groceries

	Caracas	Amman
Bread 1 loaf	$2.27 VEF22.67	$0.69 JOD0.490	-69.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.08 VEF50.69	$4.64 JOD3.290	-8.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$10.26 VEF102.36	$6.15 JOD4.360	-40.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.73 VEF47.13	$2.37 JOD1.680	-49.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.21 VEF41.95	$2.95 JOD2.090	-29.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.29 VEF32.80	$1.18 JOD0.840	-64.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.91 VEF9.08	$0.92 JOD0.650	+1.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.99 VEF9.84	$0.82 JOD0.580	-17.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.05 VEF10.45	$0.37 JOD0.260	-65.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.02 VEF10.17	$0.42 JOD0.300	-58.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.99 VEF9.88	$0.38 JOD0.270	-61.5%
Average			-46.7%

Caracas vs. Amman - Cost of groceries

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pay 43.1% more for transportation

	Caracas	Amman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.18 VEF31.72	$6.52 JOD4.620	+105.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$30.00 VEF299.24	$42.31 JOD30.000	+41.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,000.00 VEF249K	$35,260.93 JOD25,000.000	+41.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$27.00 VEF269.31	$11.89 JOD8.430	-56.0%
Average			+43.1%

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pay 7.0% less for housing

	Caracas	Amman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$37.99 VEF378.95	$32.08 JOD22.740	-15.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$610.08 VEF6,085.28	$463.25 JOD328.440	-24.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$425.00 VEF4,239.16	$244.77 JOD173.540	-42.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$16.60 VEF165.55	$98.40 JOD69.770	+492.9%
Average			-7.0%

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pay 2.2 times more for childcare

	Caracas	Amman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$160.00 VEF1,595.92	$484.03 JOD343.180	+202.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,100.00 VEF60,844.46	$9,718.43 JOD6,890.360	+59.3%
Average			+119.5%

Caracas vs. Amman - Cost of childcare

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pay 47.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Caracas	Amman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.00 VEF19.95	$8.46 JOD6.000	+323.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.63 VEF36.19	$4.50 JOD3.190	+24.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.58 VEF45.68	$3.88 JOD2.750	-15.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$66.50 VEF663.30	$51.90 JOD36.790	-22.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.50 VEF64.83	$11.28 JOD8.000	+73.6%
Average			+47.8%

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pay 4.8% less for clothing

	Caracas	Amman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$76.58 VEF763.81	$63.47 JOD45.000	-17.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$50.89 VEF507.62	$82.45 JOD58.450	+62.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$133.76 VEF1,334.21	$125.81 JOD89.200	-5.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$133.87 VEF1,335.27	$86.98 JOD61.670	-35.0%
Average			-4.8%

Caracas vs. Amman - Cost of clothing

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