- Cost of Living
- China
- Venezuela
- Xian
- Anaco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xian, China compared to Anaco, Venezuela
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Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xian (China) is 18% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (Bs 57) | Bs 60 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (Bs 45) | Bs 54 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (Bs 20) | Bs 20 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (Bs 18) | Bs 15 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Bs 25) | Bs 25 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.67 (Bs 5.53) | Bs 20 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元53 (Bs 80) | Bs 35 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 (Bs 14) | Bs 40 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.59 (Bs 7) | Bs 20 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.43 (Bs 7) | Bs 9 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元124 (Bs 187) | Bs 150 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Bs 11) | Bs 21 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.75 (Bs 9) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Xian (China) is 6% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,971 (Bs 4,478) | Bs 3,500 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,819 (Bs 2,742) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元184 (Bs 277) | Bs 120 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,343 (Bs 3,532) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,460 (Bs 2,200) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元244 (Bs 367) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元122 (Bs 184) | Bs 400 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (Bs 5,652) | Bs 4,500 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,600 (Bs 2,411) | Bs 250 | + 865% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (Bs 57) | Bs 30 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元42 (Bs 63) | Bs 15 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Xian (China) is 26% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (Bs 593) | Bs 700 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元167 (Bs 251) | Bs 500 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元550 (Bs 829) | Bs 800 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元997 (Bs 1,503) | Bs 1,000 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Xian (China) is 27% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元222,503 (Bs 335,349) | Bs 250,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (Bs 10) | Bs 3.90 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元77 (Bs 116) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (Bs 37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Xian (China) is 12% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元23 (Bs 35) | Bs 30 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元91 (Bs 138) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元125 (Bs 188) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (Bs 45) | Bs 35 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 (Bs 71) | Bs 30 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (Bs 42) | Bs 25 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (Bs 18) | Bs 35 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 (Bs 21) | Bs 35 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元32 (Bs 49) | Bs 80 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Xian (China) is 2% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元114 (Bs 172) | Bs 300 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (Bs 151) | Bs 60 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元135 (Bs 203) | Bs 200 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元331 (Bs 499) | Bs 500 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (Bs 65) | Bs 30 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (Bs 50) | Bs 20 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (Bs 31) | Bs 20 | + 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (Bs 0.30) | Bs 2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元220 (Bs 332) | Bs 80 | + 314% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (Bs 55) | Bs 30 | + 82% | |
| 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 54 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xian (China) is about the same as in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 10,192
(元6,763)
in Xian
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 10,000
in Anaco.
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