- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Venezuela
- Quebec City
- Maracaibo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Quebec City (Canada) and Maracaibo (Venezuela)
| Food | 306% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 306% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$15.29 (Bs 346) | Bs 57 | 506% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.79 (Bs 176) | Bs 56 | 215% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$5.38 (Bs 122) | Bs 27 | 356% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.20 (Bs 50) | Bs 10.07 | 395% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.73 (Bs 62) | Bs 21 | 190% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (Bs 102) | Bs 19 | 437% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6.50 (Bs 147) | Bs 29 | 410% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.97 (Bs 67) | Bs 42 | 61% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (Bs 85) | Bs 31 | 177% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.40 (Bs 54) | Bs 7.67 | 609% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16.71 (Bs 379) | Bs 160 | 137% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.94 (Bs 44) | Bs 17 | 158% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.86 (Bs 42) | Bs 8.71 | 383% |
| Housing | 267% | ||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 267% 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 20,227) | Bs 5,757 | 251% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$89 (Bs 2,007) | Bs 286 | 602% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$39 (Bs 890) | Bs 200 | 345% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$620 (Bs 14,048) | Bs 6,714 | 109% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$80 (Bs 1,813) | Bs 1,290 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.75 (Bs 198) | Bs 81 | 144% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (Bs 363) | Bs 87 | 317% |
| Clothes | 94% | ||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$72 (Bs 1,624) | Bs 686 | 137% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$48 (Bs 1,084) | Bs 650 | 67% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$95 (Bs 2,153) | Bs 879 | 145% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$79 (Bs 1,799) | Bs 779 | 131% |
| Transportation | 284% | ||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 284% 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 528,774) | Bs 156,860 | 237% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (Bs 30) | Bs 1.51 | 1873% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$76 (Bs 1,729) | Bs 490 | 253% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$22 (Bs 490) | Bs 257 | 90% |
| Personal Care | 165% | ||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 165% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.50 (Bs 238) | Bs 61 | 291% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8.33 (Bs 189) | Bs 58 | 226% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.50 (Bs 57) | Bs 37 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.40 (Bs 54) | Bs 41 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$1.68 (Bs 38) | Bs 26 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.12 (Bs 48) | Bs 23 | 107% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (Bs 487) | Bs 55 | 786% |
| Entertainment | 342% | ||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 342% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$41 (Bs 939) | Bs 167 | 463% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (Bs 524) | Bs 63 | 734% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$97 (Bs 2,187) | Bs 273 | 700% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$88 (Bs 2,001) | Bs 439 | 356% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.89 (Bs 201) | Bs 45 | 348% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.83 (Bs 87) | Bs 17.67 | 392% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$4.71 (Bs 107) | Bs 10.71 | 897% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$135 (Bs 3,053) | Bs 1,953 | 56% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (Bs 6.80) | Bs 1.92 | 255% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$43 (Bs 971) | Bs 207 | 369% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$7.50 (Bs 170) | Bs 23 | 655% |
| TOTAL | 272% | ||
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 272% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 69,700
(C$3,076)
in Quebec City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 18,750
in Maracaibo.