General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2/10km |
| Petrol | $0.02/l |
| Rental car | $20/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 34% |
| Vat | 16% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $5000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 5.4/MBits |
| Tld | .ve |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 52% |
| Phone mobile data | $12 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 50% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Mercado Libre |
| Supermarket | Central Madeirense |
| Pharmacy | Farmatodo |
| Drugstore | Locatel |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Baseball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Arepa | A cornmeal patty that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, meat, or vegetables. | 1-2 |
| Cachapa | A sweet corn pancake that is often served with cheese or meat. | 2-3 |
| Pabellón Criollo | A traditional Venezuelan dish that consists of rice, beans, shredded beef, and plantains. | 4-5 |
| Hallaca | A cornmeal dough filled with a variety of ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, and raisins. | 5-6 |
| Empanada | A fried or baked pastry filled with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, meat, or vegetables. | 1-2 |
| Tequeños | A fried cheese stick that is often served with a dipping sauce. | 1-2 |
| Queso de Mano | A soft, white cheese that is often used in arepas and other Venezuelan dishes. | 2-3 |
| Guasacaca | A green sauce made from avocados, cilantro, and onions. | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicha | A fermented drink made from rice, milk, and sugar | 1-2 |
| Papelón con limón | A refreshing drink made from sugarcane juice and lime | 1-2 |
| Guarapo | A fermented drink made from sugarcane juice | 1-2 |
| Tizana | A herbal tea made from a variety of herbs, including lemon grass, chamomile, and mint | 1-2 |
| Café con leche | A coffee drink made with coffee and milk | 1-2 |
| Cerveza | A beer | 2-3 |
| Ron | A rum | 3-5 |
| Whisky | A whiskey | 5-10 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicha | A fermented corn drink that is popular in Venezuela. | $1-$2 |
| Arepas | A cornmeal flatbread that is a staple of Venezuelan cuisine. | $1-$2 |
| Pabellón Criollo | A traditional Venezuelan dish made with shredded beef, black beans, and rice. | $5-$10 |
| Empanadas | A fried or baked pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. | $1-$2 |
| Cachapas | A sweet corn pancake that is often served with cheese or meat. | $2-$3 |
| Hallacas | A traditional Venezuelan dish made with cornmeal dough, meat, and vegetables. | $5-$10 |
| Ponche Crema | A traditional Venezuelan Christmas drink made with rum, milk, and eggs. | $5-$10 |
| Guarapo | A fermented sugarcane juice that is popular in Venezuela. | $1-$2 |
| Tequeños | A fried cheese stick that is a popular appetizer in Venezuela. | $1-$2 |
| Maracas | A traditional Venezuelan musical instrument made from dried gourds. | $5-$10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Carnival | February or March | A pre-Lenten celebration with parades, music, and dancing |
| Ash Wednesday | February or March | Marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance |
| Maundy Thursday | March or April | Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors the contributions of workers |
| Battle of Carabobo | June 24 | Commemorates the Battle of Carabobo, which led to Venezuela’s independence from Spain |
| Independence Day | July 5 | Celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Spain |
| Bolivar’s Birthday | July 24 | Honors the birth of Simón Bolívar, the liberator of Venezuela |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | El Nacional |
| Online news | El Universal |
| Tv | Venevisión |
| Radio | Radio Caracas Radio |