- Cost of Living
- India
- Venezuela
- Salem
- Anaco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salem, India compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Salem (India) is 53% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (Bs 149,521) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨186 (Bs 185,535) | Bs 700,000 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (Bs 90,442) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (Bs 39,534) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (Bs 57,862) | Bs 400,000 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (Bs 49,896) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨282 (Bs 281,690) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (Bs 140,555) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (Bs 44,051) | Bs 90,000 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨111 (Bs 111,242) | Bs 9 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨948 (Bs 946,320) | Bs 150 | ||
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (Bs 76,581) | Bs 350,000 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Bs 33,131) | Bs 300,000 | - 89% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Salem (India) is 51% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,100 (Bs 12,074,563) | Bs 3,500 | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (Bs 19,958,451) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,500 (Bs 3,492,729) | Bs 120 | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,246 (Bs 14,216,105) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (Bs 4,989,613) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,450 (Bs 1,446,988) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,550 (Bs 1,546,780) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | ₨43,322 (Bs 43,232,300) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,906 (Bs 10,883,543) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (Bs 359,252) | Bs 30 | ||
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (Bs 199,585) | Bs 15 | ||
Clothes | - 84% | |||
Clothes in Salem (India) is 84% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,928 (Bs 2,922,276) | Bs 10,000,000 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,204 (Bs 3,197,324) | Bs 20,000,000 | - 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,023 (Bs 4,014,812) | Bs 35,000,000 | - 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,543 (Bs 3,535,620) | Bs 40,000,000 | - 91% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Salem (India) is 26% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨758,491 (Bs 756,915,274) | Bs 250,000 | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (Bs 68,857) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,390 (Bs 1,386,963) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨336 (Bs 335,385) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Salem (India) is 120% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (Bs 167,277) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (Bs 299,377) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (Bs 399,169) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨151 (Bs 150,187) | Bs 35 | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (Bs 103,615) | Bs 30 | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (Bs 278,051) | Bs 25 | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (Bs 122,071) | Bs 35 | ||
Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (Bs 48,268) | Bs 35 | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (Bs 181,029) | Bs 80 | ||
Entertainment | + 140% | |||
Entertainment in Salem (India) is 140% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,100 (Bs 1,097,715) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | ₨253 (Bs 252,490) | Bs 60 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨565 (Bs 563,627) | Bs 200 | ||
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,675 (Bs 1,671,520) | Bs 500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,033 (Bs 1,031,183) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (Bs 79,834) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (Bs 274,429) | Bs 20 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨30,000 (Bs 29,937,677) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Bs 2.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,100 (Bs 1,097,715) | Bs 80 | ||
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨135 (Bs 134,720) | Bs 30 | ||
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Salem (India) is 22% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Bs 12,000
in Anaco
you would need to make just about Bs 9,347
(₨9)
in Salem.
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