- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- United States
- Maracaibo
- Atlanta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Atlanta (United States)
| Food | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 73% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Bs 57 ($2.47) | $13.73 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 56 ($2.43) | $5.83 | 58% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Bs 27 ($1.16) | $4.09 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 10.07 ($0.44) | $2.42 | 82% |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 21 ($0.92) | $2.17 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 19 ($0.82) | $4.14 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 29 ($1.25) | $5.23 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 42 ($1.81) | $3.44 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 31 ($1.33) | $3.78 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Bs 7.67 ($0.33) | $2.24 | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 160 ($6.93) | $12.28 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 17 ($0.74) | $1.69 | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 8.71 ($0.38) | $2.20 | 83% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 82% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Bs 5,757 ($249) | $1,262 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 286 ($12.37) | $178 | 93% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Bs 200 ($8.66) | $45 | 81% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 6,714 ($291) | $577 | 50% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Bs 1,290 ($56) | $108 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 81 ($3.52) | $8.52 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 87 ($3.76) | $30 | 88% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 34% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Bs 686 ($30) | $42 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Bs 650 ($28) | $37 | 23% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Bs 879 ($38) | $73 | 48% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Bs 779 ($34) | $82 | 59% |
| Transportation | 74% | ||
| Transportation in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 74% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 156,860 ($6,793) | $23,039 | 71% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 1.51 ($0.07) | $0.95 | 93% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Bs 490 ($21) | $77 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Bs 257 ($11.15) | $20 | 45% |
| Personal Care | 67% | ||
| Personal Care in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 67% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Bs 61 ($2.64) | $9.99 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 58 ($2.51) | $6.06 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 37 ($1.60) | $3.18 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 41 ($1.79) | $4.42 | 60% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 26 ($1.14) | $3.14 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 23 ($1.00) | $2.90 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 55 ($2.38) | $19 | 87% |
| Entertainment | 81% | ||
| Entertainment in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 81% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 167 ($7.22) | $38 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 63 ($2.72) | $21 | 87% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 273 ($11.84) | $171 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Bs 439 ($18.99) | $84 | 77% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 45 ($1.95) | $9.05 | 78% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 17.67 ($0.77) | $4.14 | 82% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Bs 10.71 ($0.46) | $4.62 | 90% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 1,953 ($85) | $126 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 1.92 ($0.08) | $0.74 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Bs 207 ($8.97) | $38 | 76% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Bs 23 ($0.97) | $5.07 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,800 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 76% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Atlanta
you would need to make just about $757
(Bs 17,476)
in Maracaibo.