Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | + 1514% | |||
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Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 1514% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Bs 791,790) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Bs 451,068) | Bs 54 | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (Bs 253,905) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (Bs 49,945) | Bs 15 | ||
12 eggs, large | $2.97 (Bs 176,524) | Bs 25 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (Bs 260,912) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Bs 464,706) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (Bs 215,193) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (Bs 105,285) | Bs 20 | ||
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (Bs 131,880) | Bs 9 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Bs 666,423) | Bs 150 | ||
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (Bs 102,684) | Bs 21 | ||
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (Bs 132,997) | - | - | |
Housing | + 187% | |||
Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,810 (Bs 107,453,205) | Bs 3,500 | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,344 (Bs 79,744,597) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Bs 10,609,051) | Bs 120 | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,704 (Bs 101,144,787) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,182 (Bs 70,157,630) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (Bs 10,121,779) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Bs 2,832,918) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | $318 (Bs 18,900,148) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (Bs 5,560,429) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Bs 548,863) | Bs 30 | ||
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Bs 954,952) | Bs 15 | ||
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Bs 2,863,258) | Bs 700 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (Bs 2,008,278) | Bs 500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (Bs 3,982,618) | Bs 800 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (Bs 5,771,897) | Bs 1,000 | ||
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (Bs 1,497,526,627) | Bs 250,000 | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (Bs 34,628) | Bs 3.90 | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (Bs 2,813,884) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Bs 1,097,157) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 258% | |||
Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 258% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Bs 435,021) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.18 (Bs 247,960) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (Bs 6,073,091) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Bs 387,460) | Bs 35 | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (Bs 177,195) | Bs 30 | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Bs 388,284) | Bs 25 | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (Bs 198,234) | Bs 35 | ||
Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Bs 110,039) | Bs 35 | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Bs 1,080,426) | Bs 80 | ||
Entertainment | + 894% | |||
Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 894% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (Bs 2,183,209) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Bs 1,330,572) | Bs 60 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (Bs 6,337,144) | Bs 200 | ||
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (Bs 3,201,838) | Bs 500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Bs 592,845) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (Bs 303,332) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Bs 372,627) | Bs 20 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Bs 25,461,579) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (Bs 49,469) | Bs 2.00 | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (Bs 4,398,004) | Bs 80 | ||
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.41 (Bs 321,337) | Bs 30 | ||
TOTAL | + 322% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 322% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 42,232
($0.71)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 10,000
in Anaco.
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