- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Venezuela
- Quebec City
- Maracaibo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Quebec City (Canada) and Maracaibo (Venezuela)
| Food | 304% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 304% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$15.29 (Bs 344) | Bs 57 | 503% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.79 (Bs 175) | Bs 56 | 213% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$5.38 (Bs 121) | Bs 27 | 353% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.20 (Bs 50) | Bs 10.07 | 392% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.73 (Bs 62) | Bs 21 | 188% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (Bs 101) | Bs 19 | 434% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6.50 (Bs 146) | Bs 29 | 407% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.97 (Bs 67) | Bs 42 | 60% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (Bs 84) | Bs 31 | 175% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.40 (Bs 54) | Bs 7.67 | 605% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16.71 (Bs 377) | Bs 160 | 135% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.94 (Bs 44) | Bs 17 | 157% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.86 (Bs 42) | Bs 8.71 | 380% |
| Housing | 265% | ||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 265% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$893 (Bs 20,112) | Bs 5,757 | 249% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$89 (Bs 1,995) | Bs 286 | 598% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$39 (Bs 885) | Bs 200 | 343% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$620 (Bs 13,968) | Bs 6,714 | 108% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$80 (Bs 1,802) | Bs 1,290 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.75 (Bs 197) | Bs 81 | 143% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (Bs 360) | Bs 87 | 315% |
| Clothes | 93% | ||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 93% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$72 (Bs 1,615) | Bs 686 | 135% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$48 (Bs 1,078) | Bs 650 | 66% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$95 (Bs 2,140) | Bs 879 | 144% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$79 (Bs 1,788) | Bs 779 | 130% |
| Transportation | 282% | ||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 282% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,337 (Bs 525,755) | Bs 156,860 | 235% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (Bs 30) | Bs 1.51 | 1862% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$76 (Bs 1,719) | Bs 490 | 251% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$22 (Bs 487) | Bs 257 | 89% |
| Personal Care | 164% | ||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 164% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.50 (Bs 236) | Bs 61 | 288% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8.33 (Bs 188) | Bs 58 | 224% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.50 (Bs 56) | Bs 37 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.40 (Bs 54) | Bs 41 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$1.68 (Bs 38) | Bs 26 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.12 (Bs 48) | Bs 23 | 106% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (Bs 484) | Bs 55 | 781% |
| Entertainment | 340% | ||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 340% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$41 (Bs 933) | Bs 167 | 460% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (Bs 521) | Bs 63 | 729% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$97 (Bs 2,174) | Bs 273 | 695% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$88 (Bs 1,990) | Bs 439 | 354% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.89 (Bs 200) | Bs 45 | 345% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.83 (Bs 86) | Bs 17.67 | 389% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$4.71 (Bs 106) | Bs 10.71 | 891% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$135 (Bs 3,036) | Bs 1,953 | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (Bs 6.76) | Bs 1.92 | 253% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$43 (Bs 966) | Bs 207 | 366% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$7.50 (Bs 169) | Bs 23 | 651% |
| TOTAL | 270% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 851 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2013.
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Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 270% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 46,201
(C$2,051)
in Quebec City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 12,500
in Maracaibo.