- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Australia
- Maracaibo
- Perth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maracaibo, Venezuela compared to Perth, Australia
WARNING!
Maracaibo has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Maracaibo.
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 8% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$18 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | AU$11 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | AU$5.82 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | AU$1.24 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | AU$5.07 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$4.11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$3.87 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$2.76 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$4.61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$17 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Bs.S. (AU$0.27) | AU$3.31 | - 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$1.83 | - | |
| Housing | + 376% | |||
| Housing in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 376% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 733,988 Bs.S. (AU$16,669) | AU$1,861 | + 796% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 469,046 Bs.S. (AU$10,652) | AU$1,622 | + 557% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$451 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,861 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,324 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$365 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 19,526 Bs.S. (AU$443) | AU$60 | + 636% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | AU$594 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$189 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$99 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | AU$63 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$134 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$129 | - | |
| Transportation | + 549% | |||
| Transportation in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 549% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Bs.S. (AU$204,387) | AU$25,534 | + 700% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Bs.S. (AU$0.27) | AU$1.42 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Bs.S. (AU$620) | AU$79 | + 682% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$4.53 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.07 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$3.19 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$29 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 68% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$64 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Bs.S. (AU$1,590) | AU$227 | + 601% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$114 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$18 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$4.91 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$510 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$51 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$32 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 304% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,796 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02271
AUD
/
VES
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Cost of living in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 304% more expensive than in Perth (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$20,995
(924,490 Bs.S.)
in Maracaibo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$5,200
in Perth.
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