- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Australia
- Maracaibo
- Perth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maracaibo, Venezuela compared to Perth, Australia

Currency:
Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 350,000 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 275,000 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 300,000 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 90,132 (AU$1.98) | AU$1.26 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | Bs 265,000 (AU$5.82) | AU$5.54 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 422,500 (AU$9) | AU$4.81 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 237,500 (AU$5.21) | AU$8 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 1,120,000 (AU$25) | AU$4.25 | + 479% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 50,000 (AU$1.10) | AU$3.16 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 120,000 (AU$2.63) | AU$4.72 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 204 (AU$0.00) | AU$17 | - 100% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 250,000 (AU$5.49) | AU$3.44 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 12,500 (AU$0.27) | AU$1.99 | - 86% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 16% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 184,000,000 (AU$4,039) | AU$2,634 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 90,000,000 (AU$1,976) | AU$1,965 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$529 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 90,000,000 (AU$1,976) | AU$2,757 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 60,000,000 (AU$1,317) | AU$1,442 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$598 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | AU$56 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Bs 60,000,000 (AU$1,317) | AU$655 | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 40,000,000 (AU$878) | AU$243 | + 262% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 2,000,000 (AU$44) | AU$14 | + 209% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 41% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 5,000,000 (AU$110) | AU$103 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 5,000,000 (AU$110) | AU$72 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 10,000,000 (AU$220) | AU$136 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 6,000,000 (AU$132) | AU$128 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 70% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 400,000,000 (AU$8,780) | AU$25,282 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.30 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 300,000 (AU$7) | AU$98 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Bs 578,933 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 15% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 120,000 (AU$2.63) | AU$10 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 200,000 (AU$4.39) | AU$20 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 500,000 (AU$11) | AU$70 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 300,000 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 437,500 (AU$10) | AU$4.18 | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 1,200,000 (AU$26) | AU$7 | + 303% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 400,000 (AU$9) | AU$2.81 | + 213% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Bs 200,000 (AU$4.39) | AU$3.87 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 200,000 (AU$4.39) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 73% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 1,200,000 (AU$26) | AU$60 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Bs 180,000 (AU$3.95) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 5,000,000 (AU$110) | AU$164 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 2,000,000 (AU$44) | AU$103 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 200,000 (AU$4.39) | AU$18 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 50,000 (AU$1.10) | AU$4.82 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 200,000 (AU$4.39) | AU$10 | - 56% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Bs 10,000,000 (AU$220) | AU$541 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 0.99 (AU$0.00) | AU$0.42 | - 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 200,000 (AU$4.39) | AU$59 | - 93% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 50,000 (AU$1.10) | AU$28 | - 96% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maracaibo (Venezuela) is 21% cheaper than in Perth (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,600
in Perth
you would need to make just about AU$6,784
(Bs 309,050,789)
in Maracaibo.
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