- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Venezuela
- Gothenburg
- Caracas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gothenburg (Sweden) and Caracas (Venezuela)
| Food | 232% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 232% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 81 kr (Bs 282) | Bs 84 | 235% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (Bs 227) | Bs 71 | 219% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 44 kr (Bs 151) | Bs 36 | 315% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (Bs 31) | Bs 13 | 140% |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 kr (Bs 89) | Bs 22 | 311% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (Bs 83) | Bs 23 | 255% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (Bs 154) | Bs 35 | 338% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (Bs 79) | Bs 63 | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 15.83 kr (Bs 55) | Bs 37 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (Bs 52) | Bs 10.31 | 404% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 kr (Bs 351) | Bs 121 | 191% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (Bs 76) | Bs 21 | 266% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14.29 kr (Bs 49) | Bs 10.22 | 384% |
| Housing | 192% | ||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 192% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 9,357 kr (Bs 32,384) | Bs 13,921 | 133% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 kr (Bs 4,499) | Bs 481 | 835% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 274 kr (Bs 949) | Bs 323 | 194% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,857 kr (Bs 16,809) | Bs 9,133 | 84% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,200 kr (Bs 4,153) | Bs 1,055 | 294% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (Bs 186) | Bs 63 | 194% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr (Bs 692) | Bs 59 | 1079% |
| Clothes | 147% | ||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 147% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,000 kr (Bs 3,460) | Bs 860 | 302% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 336 kr (Bs 1,161) | Bs 687 | 69% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 914 kr (Bs 3,164) | Bs 1,247 | 154% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,014 kr (Bs 3,510) | Bs 897 | 291% |
| Transportation | 542% | ||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 542% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 197,250 kr (Bs 682,650) | Bs 177,400 | 285% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14.28 kr (Bs 49) | Bs 1.10 | 4399% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 482 kr (Bs 1,669) | Bs 243 | 588% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 194 kr (Bs 670) | Bs 154 | 334% |
| Personal Care | 279% | ||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 279% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 93 kr (Bs 321) | Bs 99 | 223% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (Bs 135) | Bs 60 | 126% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (Bs 113) | Bs 25 | 347% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Bs 120) | Bs 42 | 186% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (Bs 88) | Bs 24 | 259% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19.71 kr (Bs 68) | Bs 22 | 212% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 kr (Bs 880) | Bs 105 | 738% |
| Entertainment | 271% | ||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 271% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 281 kr (Bs 974) | Bs 289 | 237% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 231 kr (Bs 799) | Bs 115 | 597% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 530 kr (Bs 1,834) | Bs 408 | 350% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 814 kr (Bs 2,818) | Bs 654 | 331% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 105 kr (Bs 363) | Bs 74 | 392% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (Bs 129) | Bs 20 | 541% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 46 kr (Bs 160) | Bs 21 | 673% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,347 kr (Bs 4,661) | Bs 2,486 | 87% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.56 kr (Bs 8.87) | Bs 2.33 | 280% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 393 kr (Bs 1,359) | Bs 543 | 150% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 53 kr (Bs 185) | Bs 32 | 477% |
| TOTAL | 263% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,483 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 263% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 226,618
(65,481 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 62,500
in Caracas.