Cost of living in Venezuela compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 93% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,492,680 Bs.S. (3.36元) | 55元 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 622,573 Bs.S. (1.40元) | 37元 | - 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276,762 Bs.S. (0.62元) | 16元 | - 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 13元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 245,037 Bs.S. (0.55元) | 14元 | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401,182 Bs.S. (0.90元) | 8元 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 387,696 Bs.S. (0.87元) | 56元 | - 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250,000 Bs.S. (0.56元) | 13元 | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81,024 Bs.S. (0.18元) | 7元 | - 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 272,838 Bs.S. (0.61元) | 6元 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,797,710 Bs.S. (4.04元) | 119元 | - 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74,000 Bs.S. (0.17元) | 9元 | - 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 178,445 Bs.S. (0.40元) | 10元 | - 96% | |
| Housing | - 97% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 97% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,129,100 Bs.S. (207元) | 7,672元 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,732,900 Bs.S. (143元) | 4,711元 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,800,850 Bs.S. (15元) | 412元 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,783,200 Bs.S. (110元) | 7,031元 | - 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,900,700 Bs.S. (61元) | 4,064元 | - 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,347,410 Bs.S. (10元) | 279元 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,889,210 Bs.S. (4.25元) | 88元 | - 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,585,800 Bs.S. (53元) | 2,091元 | - 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,084,150 Bs.S. (11元) | 619元 | - 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 939,431 Bs.S. (2.11元) | 43元 | - 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 863,236 Bs.S. (1.94元) | 41元 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 96% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 96% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,193,410 Bs.S. (14元) | 415元 | - 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,204,940 Bs.S. (9元) | 211元 | - 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,815,270 Bs.S. (13元) | 590元 | - 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,903,840 Bs.S. (16元) | 663元 | - 98% | |
| Transportation | - 88% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 88% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 743,546,000 Bs.S. (1,672元) | 159,594元 | - 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,957 Bs.S. (0.04元) | 6元 | - 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,738,820 Bs.S. (15元) | 176元 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 97% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 484,612 Bs.S. (1.09元) | 30元 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,323,340 Bs.S. (2.98元) | 36元 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,482,560 Bs.S. (12元) | 440元 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 277,651 Bs.S. (0.62元) | 35元 | - 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 245,133 Bs.S. (0.55元) | 38元 | - 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240,933 Bs.S. (0.54元) | 36元 | - 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 225,646 Bs.S. (0.51元) | 10元 | - 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80,271 Bs.S. (0.18元) | 11元 | - 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,381,120 Bs.S. (3.11元) | 80元 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 96% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,774,900 Bs.S. (8元) | 206元 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,570,130 Bs.S. (3.53元) | 98元 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,949,540 Bs.S. (18元) | 743元 | - 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,233,170 Bs.S. (14元) | 429元 | - 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700,680 Bs.S. (1.58元) | 67元 | - 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 281,779 Bs.S. (0.63元) | 35元 | - 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 583,086 Bs.S. (1.31元) | 32元 | - 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,876,100 Bs.S. (42元) | 3,535元 | - 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49,530 Bs.S. (0.11元) | 0.68元 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,545,750 Bs.S. (5.73元) | 481元 | - 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 888,576 Bs.S. (2.00元) | 23元 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,202 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 94% cheaper than in China
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