Cost of living in Venezuela compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Venezuela | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (110元) | 43元 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (67元) | 37元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.91 (20元) | 17元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.83 (12元) | 14元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.00 (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.38 (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.57 (17元) | 48元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.82 (39元) | 13元 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.70 (11元) | 6元 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.45 (10元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $13 (86元) | 97元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.41 (16元) | 9元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Venezuela | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $774 (5,238元) | 13,898元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $450 (3,044元) | 8,379元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $35 (238元) | 462元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $369 (2,496元) | 6,525元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $310 (2,095元) | 4,376元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $27 (184元) | 516元 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $38 (258元) | 140元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $276 (1,870元) | 1,829元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $156 (1,058元) | 546元 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $5.38 (36元) | 50元 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $15 (103元) | 66元 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Venezuela | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $40 (273元) | 511元 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (221元) | 288元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (602元) | 654元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $78 (528元) | 844元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is about the same as in China | ||||
| Venezuela | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,217 (204,417元) | 148,501元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.77 (5.21元) | 8元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (196元) | 206元 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Venezuela | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.48 (30元) | 28元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (57元) | 27元 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (237元) | 386元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.31 (36元) | 30元 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.24 (22元) | 19元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.83 (33元) | 44元 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.04 (14元) | 21元 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.89 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $11 (76元) | 82元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Venezuela | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (150元) | 260元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (69元) | 122元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $48 (323元) | 417元 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $38 (257元) | 319元 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (61元) | 90元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.55 (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.61 (11元) | 19元 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (3,877元) | 2,968元 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.10 (0.65元) | 0.24元 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $39 (264元) | 410元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.67 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 13% cheaper than in China
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