- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Switzerland
- Maturín
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maturín, Venezuela compared to Aarau, Switzerland
WARNING!
Maturín has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maturín (Venezuela) is 2% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 250 (CHF 24) | CHF 26 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 171 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 81 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 30 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 2.43 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 100 (CHF 10) | CHF 2.94 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 74 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 30 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 4.21 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 30 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 2.88 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 5.00 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 2.16 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 40 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 2.52 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 18 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.15 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Maturín (Venezuela) is 0% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 25,831 (CHF 2,519) | CHF 1,970 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 8,366 (CHF 816) | CHF 1,564 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 500 (CHF 49) | CHF 225 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 13,814 (CHF 1,347) | CHF 1,330 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 6,770 (CHF 660) | CHF 1,000 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 443 (CHF 43) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 700 (CHF 68) | CHF 33 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 4,376 (CHF 427) | CHF 641 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 200 (CHF 20) | CHF 150 | - 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 300 (CHF 29) | CHF 18 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 174 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Maturín (Venezuela) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 2,015 (CHF 196) | CHF 98 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 400 (CHF 39) | CHF 114 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 700 (CHF 68) | CHF 163 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 576 (CHF 56) | CHF 155 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Maturín (Venezuela) is 17% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 103,555 (CHF 10,097) | CHF 29,047 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 3.94 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 1.70 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 1,029 (CHF 100) | CHF 87 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Maturín (Venezuela) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 104 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 50 (CHF 4.88) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 1,000 (CHF 98) | CHF 93 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 25 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 28 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 4.64 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 37 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.77 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 38 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 2.00 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 25 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 2.95 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 117 (CHF 11) | CHF 53 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Maturín (Venezuela) is 27% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 345 (CHF 34) | CHF 62 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 99 (CHF 10) | CHF 34 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,719 (CHF 168) | CHF 164 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 1,076 (CHF 105) | CHF 106 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 122 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 48 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 5.57 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 32 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 1,902 (CHF 185) | CHF 215 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 1.30 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 815 (CHF 80) | CHF 54 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 66 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maturín (Venezuela) is 11% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,604
(Bs 57,478)
in Maturín.
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