Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85,575 Bs.S. (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88,520 Bs.S. (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24,069 Bs.S. (R$ 4.88) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13,141 Bs.S. (R$ 2.66) | R$ 3.33 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24,548 Bs.S. (R$ 4.97) | R$ 7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24,584 Bs.S. (R$ 4.98) | R$ 5.59 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28,662 Bs.S. (R$ 5.81) | R$ 16 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43,709 Bs.S. (R$ 9) | R$ 5.98 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19,014 Bs.S. (R$ 3.85) | R$ 4.00 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,638 Bs.S. (R$ 3.37) | R$ 4.54 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 137,214 Bs.S. (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,998 Bs.S. (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,847 Bs.S. (R$ 2.60) | R$ 3.32 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,113,300 Bs.S. (R$ 2,050) | R$ 3,235 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,588,900 Bs.S. (R$ 727) | R$ 1,919 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,684 Bs.S. (R$ 58) | R$ 566 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,594,520 Bs.S. (R$ 931) | R$ 2,026 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,600,500 Bs.S. (R$ 730) | R$ 1,333 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,263,000 Bs.S. (R$ 256) | R$ 343 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207,292 Bs.S. (R$ 42) | R$ 79 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,048,460 Bs.S. (R$ 820) | R$ 1,529 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,228,400 Bs.S. (R$ 249) | R$ 429 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98,936 Bs.S. (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 222,584 Bs.S. (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 423,733 Bs.S. (R$ 86) | R$ 199 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 474,558 Bs.S. (R$ 96) | R$ 168 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897,777 Bs.S. (R$ 182) | R$ 306 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,006,040 Bs.S. (R$ 204) | R$ 242 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 66% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,614,000 Bs.S. (R$ 32,955) | R$ 88,691 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,137 Bs.S. (R$ 1.85) | R$ 4.35 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231,956 Bs.S. (R$ 47) | R$ 212 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76,132 Bs.S. (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 107,223 Bs.S. (R$ 22) | R$ 43 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Bs.S. (R$ 81) | R$ 241 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,904 Bs.S. (R$ 8) | R$ 16 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,625 Bs.S. (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,045 Bs.S. (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35,485 Bs.S. (R$ 7) | R$ 5.27 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,045 Bs.S. (R$ 6) | R$ 3.66 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,391 Bs.S. (R$ 14) | R$ 37 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 63% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154,444 Bs.S. (R$ 31) | R$ 100 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,963 Bs.S. (R$ 18) | R$ 51 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 430,906 Bs.S. (R$ 87) | R$ 219 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 309,014 Bs.S. (R$ 63) | R$ 177 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 88,840 Bs.S. (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,831 Bs.S. (R$ 5.03) | R$ 9 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,064 Bs.S. (R$ 5.08) | R$ 12 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,614,960 Bs.S. (R$ 733) | R$ 2,791 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,533 Bs.S. (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398,058 Bs.S. (R$ 81) | R$ 114 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39,597 Bs.S. (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,635 prices entered by 1,538 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 49% cheaper than in Brazil
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