Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 28% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Venezuela | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (€15) | €16 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.79 (€3.68) | €5.37 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (€1.91) | €1.39 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (€2.64) | €5.80 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.82 (€1.77) | €4.57 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.70 (€3.59) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.46 (€5.30) | €2.43 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.07 (€2.01) | €2.86 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.35 (€1.31) | €1.27 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (€2.19) | €3.48 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (€1.20) | €2.42 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Venezuela | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $765 (€742) | €1,555 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $571 (€554) | €1,154 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (€39) | €246 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $497 (€482) | €998 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $344 (€334) | €721 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (€41) | €111 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (€25) | €24 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $182 (€176) | €482 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (€106) | €114 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (€12) | €19 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Venezuela | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (€52) | €97 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 (€35) | €46 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 (€108) | €122 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 (€78) | €212 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Venezuela | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,577 (€27,726) | €40,436 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (€0.49) | €1.55 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (€28) | €42 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Venezuela | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.71 (€3.60) | €14 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (€34) | €152 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (€10) | €5.00 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.20 (€4.08) | €4.03 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.65 (€5.48) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.88 (€2.80) | €2.01 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 (€2.31) | €3.33 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (€14) | €35 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 20% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Venezuela | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $32 (€31) | €47 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (€62) | €270 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $60 (€59) | €63 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.41 (€4.28) | €4.99 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.46 (€1.42) | €5.33 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (€556) | €689 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (€0.57) | €0.10 | + 478% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $100 (€97) | €46 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (€3.08) | €6 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 30% cheaper than in Austria
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