Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (R$ 97) | R$ 36 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (R$ 53) | R$ 34 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.30 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.86 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.98 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.36 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.27 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.83 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 44 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.38 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.25 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.90 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $823 (R$ 4,053) | R$ 3,725 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $465 (R$ 2,290) | R$ 2,495 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (R$ 272) | R$ 593 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $547 (R$ 2,695) | R$ 2,641 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 (R$ 1,571) | R$ 1,683 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (R$ 227) | R$ 510 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (R$ 133) | R$ 89 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $253 (R$ 1,247) | R$ 2,004 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $143 (R$ 705) | R$ 631 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 29 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $6 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $51 (R$ 253) | R$ 249 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $31 (R$ 152) | R$ 246 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $95 (R$ 468) | R$ 412 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $82 (R$ 406) | R$ 307 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,401 (R$ 120,147) | R$ 116,713 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 5.53 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (R$ 145) | R$ 229 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.90 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 44 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (R$ 203) | R$ 263 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.35 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.96 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.95 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.07 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.34 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.28 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (R$ 78) | R$ 55 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 113 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 66 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $56 (R$ 278) | R$ 205 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $40 (R$ 197) | R$ 197 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.11 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.60 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $695 (R$ 3,420) | R$ 4,141 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.32 (R$ 1.60) | R$ 1.29 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $62 (R$ 306) | R$ 125 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.07 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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