Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (R$ 82) | R$ 30 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 31 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.91 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.83 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.40 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.57 (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.82 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.70 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.45 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.70 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $13 (R$ 64) | R$ 43 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.41 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.78 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $774 (R$ 3,919) | R$ 2,813 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $450 (R$ 2,277) | R$ 1,997 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $35 (R$ 178) | R$ 590 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $369 (R$ 1,868) | R$ 2,234 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $310 (R$ 1,568) | R$ 1,471 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $27 (R$ 137) | R$ 418 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $38 (R$ 193) | R$ 84 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $276 (R$ 1,399) | R$ 1,988 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $156 (R$ 792) | R$ 588 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $5.38 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $15 (R$ 77) | R$ 19 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $40 (R$ 205) | R$ 241 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (R$ 165) | R$ 218 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (R$ 451) | R$ 347 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $78 (R$ 395) | R$ 263 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,217 (R$ 152,931) | R$ 98,744 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.77 (R$ 3.90) | R$ 7 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (R$ 147) | R$ 222 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.48 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (R$ 178) | R$ 245 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.31 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.24 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.83 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.04 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.63 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $11 (R$ 57) | R$ 47 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Venezuela | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (R$ 112) | R$ 92 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 54 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $48 (R$ 242) | R$ 183 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $38 (R$ 192) | R$ 190 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (R$ 46) | R$ 28 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.55 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.61 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (R$ 2,900) | R$ 3,925 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.10 (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $39 (R$ 197) | R$ 123 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.67 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,610 prices entered by 2,213 different people.
Cost of living in Venezuela is 14% more expensive than in Brazil
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