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Cost of living in Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela vs Akita, Japan
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is 27% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs [BM] 277 | Bs [BM] 2,203 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs [BM] 15 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs [BM] 13 | Bs [BM] 308 | - 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs [BM] 220 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs [BM] 22 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs [BM] 64 | Bs [BM] 1,102 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs [BM] 37 | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs [BM] 28 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs [BM] 19 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs [BM] 15 | - | - | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is 29% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs [BM] 13,413 | Bs [BM] 151,465 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs [BM] 45,692 | Bs [BM] 156,054 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs [BM] 505 | Bs [BM] 27,539 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs [BM] 46,489 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs [BM] 754 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs [BM] 24,671 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs [BM] 258 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs [BM] 1,377 | Bs [BM] 12,852 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs [BM] 643 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs [BM] 918 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs [BM] 1,561 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs [BM] 415,709 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs [BM] 5.46 | Bs [BM] 289 | - 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Bs [BM] 419 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs [BM] 208 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs [BM] 1,102 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs [BM] 64 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is 33% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs [BM] 275 | Bs [BM] 9,180 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs [BM] 129 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs [BM] 602 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs [BM] 551 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs [BM] 78 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs [BM] 37 | Bs [BM] 1,010 | - 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs [BM] 3.25 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs [BM] 775 | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs [BM] 117 | Bs [BM] 850 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) is 27% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥170,589
(92,917 Bs.S.)
in Ciudad Guayana.
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