- 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.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Maturín.
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maturín (Venezuela) is 3% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 244 (CHF 24) | CHF 26 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 168 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 80 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 30 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 2.13 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 100 (CHF 10) | CHF 2.94 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 73 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 30 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 4.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 30 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 3.20 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 5.00 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 2.08 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 39 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 2.33 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 18 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.15 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Maturín (Venezuela) is 3% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 25,831 (CHF 2,548) | CHF 2,200 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 8,366 (CHF 825) | CHF 1,564 | - 47% | |
| 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 1,363) | CHF 1,278 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 6,770 (CHF 668) | CHF 1,000 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 443 (CHF 44) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 700 (CHF 69) | CHF 33 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 4,376 (CHF 432) | CHF 496 | - 13% | |
| 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 30) | CHF 18 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 174 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Maturín (Venezuela) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 1,960 (CHF 193) | CHF 103 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 400 (CHF 39) | CHF 95 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 700 (CHF 69) | CHF 140 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 575 (CHF 57) | CHF 155 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Maturín (Venezuela) is 18% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 103,555 (CHF 10,216) | CHF 29,047 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 7 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.64 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 1,491 (CHF 147) | CHF 87 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Maturín (Venezuela) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 103 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 50 (CHF 4.93) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 1,000 (CHF 99) | CHF 93 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 25 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 28 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.38 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 37 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 4.20 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 38 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 2.00 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 25 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 2.60 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 117 (CHF 12) | CHF 53 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Maturín (Venezuela) is 21% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 340 (CHF 34) | CHF 51 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 97 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,719 (CHF 170) | CHF 113 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 1,050 (CHF 104) | CHF 100 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 118 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 48 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 5.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 32 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 5.88 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 750 (CHF 74) | CHF 54 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 65 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maturín (Venezuela) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,880
(Bs 59,604)
in Maturín.
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