- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,774 Bs.S. (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,656 Bs.S. (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 730 Bs.S. (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 388 Bs.S. (R$ 4.82) | R$ 3.29 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 521 Bs.S. (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 850 Bs.S. (R$ 11) | R$ 4.86 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 588 Bs.S. (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 813 Bs.S. (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 669 Bs.S. (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Bs.S. (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,317 Bs.S. (R$ 103) | R$ 40 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 592 Bs.S. (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 247 Bs.S. (R$ 3.07) | R$ 3.22 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. (R$ 7,807) | R$ 3,132 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. (R$ 3,346) | R$ 1,937 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (R$ 76) | R$ 637 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 227,186 Bs.S. (R$ 2,822) | R$ 2,132 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (R$ 2,951) | R$ 1,335 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,505 Bs.S. (R$ 478) | R$ 397 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,586 Bs.S. (R$ 69) | R$ 81 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (R$ 870) | R$ 1,726 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (R$ 217) | R$ 422 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,628 Bs.S. (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,665 Bs.S. (R$ 95) | R$ 17 | + 470% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 71% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,807 Bs.S. (R$ 72) | R$ 207 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,357 Bs.S. (R$ 54) | R$ 182 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,372 Bs.S. (R$ 92) | R$ 338 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775 Bs.S. (R$ 47) | R$ 254 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Bs.S. (R$ 24,845) | R$ 87,218 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 106 Bs.S. (R$ 1.31) | R$ 4.35 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,405 Bs.S. (R$ 142) | R$ 202 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 68% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 998 Bs.S. (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,116 Bs.S. (R$ 14) | R$ 47 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 Bs.S. (R$ 35) | R$ 229 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (R$ 4.97) | R$ 17 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (R$ 3.92) | R$ 12 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 531 Bs.S. (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Bs.S. (R$ 2.43) | R$ 5.85 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (R$ 2.49) | R$ 4.03 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 492 Bs.S. (R$ 6) | R$ 39 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 58% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,931 Bs.S. (R$ 24) | R$ 97 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,089 Bs.S. (R$ 14) | R$ 50 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (R$ 217) | R$ 175 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (R$ 27) | R$ 178 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (R$ 4.42) | R$ 24 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (R$ 0.37) | R$ 9 | - 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 518 Bs.S. (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. (R$ 1,979) | R$ 2,677 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 Bs.S. (R$ 0.08) | R$ 1.22 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,636 Bs.S. (R$ 132) | R$ 117 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 653 Bs.S. (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,590 prices entered by 2,541 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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