Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 688,755 Bs.S. (R$ 14) | R$ 28 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 443,457 Bs.S. (R$ 9) | R$ 27 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 219,608 Bs.S. (R$ 4.41) | R$ 8 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.86 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 171,098 Bs.S. (R$ 3.44) | R$ 8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 204,904 Bs.S. (R$ 4.12) | R$ 5.57 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286,652 Bs.S. (R$ 5.76) | R$ 17 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 178,571 Bs.S. (R$ 3.59) | R$ 7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 83,425 Bs.S. (R$ 1.68) | R$ 4.51 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 187,389 Bs.S. (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.82 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 737,567 Bs.S. (R$ 15) | R$ 38 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82,044 Bs.S. (R$ 1.65) | R$ 7 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 106,393 Bs.S. (R$ 2.14) | R$ 3.33 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 73% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,390,800 Bs.S. (R$ 912) | R$ 3,092 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 33,097,400 Bs.S. (R$ 665) | R$ 1,818 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,814,890 Bs.S. (R$ 97) | R$ 493 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,300,800 Bs.S. (R$ 468) | R$ 2,063 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,552,300 Bs.S. (R$ 373) | R$ 1,270 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,828,850 Bs.S. (R$ 37) | R$ 360 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,200,830 Bs.S. (R$ 24) | R$ 80 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,919,000 Bs.S. (R$ 420) | R$ 1,663 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,625,910 Bs.S. (R$ 93) | R$ 467 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 776,325 Bs.S. (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 257,328 Bs.S. (R$ 5.17) | R$ 17 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 75% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,413,060 Bs.S. (R$ 48) | R$ 210 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,341,030 Bs.S. (R$ 47) | R$ 192 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,622,850 Bs.S. (R$ 73) | R$ 324 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,158,680 Bs.S. (R$ 84) | R$ 247 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 80% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 827,483,000 Bs.S. (R$ 16,629) | R$ 88,188 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14,910 Bs.S. (R$ 0.30) | R$ 4.43 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,231,490 Bs.S. (R$ 25) | R$ 222 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 64% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 227,963 Bs.S. (R$ 4.58) | R$ 16 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 755,235 Bs.S. (R$ 15) | R$ 41 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,901,240 Bs.S. (R$ 78) | R$ 218 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 215,104 Bs.S. (R$ 4.32) | R$ 15 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 195,535 Bs.S. (R$ 3.93) | R$ 11 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 211,230 Bs.S. (R$ 4.24) | R$ 16 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151,955 Bs.S. (R$ 3.05) | R$ 5.88 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71,609 Bs.S. (R$ 1.44) | R$ 4.06 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 580,957 Bs.S. (R$ 12) | R$ 42 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 78% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,322,820 Bs.S. (R$ 27) | R$ 94 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301,790 Bs.S. (R$ 6) | R$ 52 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,316,580 Bs.S. (R$ 67) | R$ 218 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,185,490 Bs.S. (R$ 64) | R$ 183 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 365,441 Bs.S. (R$ 7) | R$ 25 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 192,434 Bs.S. (R$ 3.87) | R$ 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 124,146 Bs.S. (R$ 2.49) | R$ 10 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,388,500 Bs.S. (R$ 269) | R$ 3,547 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 16,986 Bs.S. (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.29 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,253,730 Bs.S. (R$ 25) | R$ 117 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241,625 Bs.S. (R$ 4.86) | R$ 10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,756 prices entered by 1,766 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 72% cheaper than in Brazil
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