Cost of living in Venezuela compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 80% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119,430 Bs.S. (10元) | 41元 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 118,000 Bs.S. (10元) | 34元 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32,652 Bs.S. (2.67元) | 16元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,692 Bs.S. (1.28元) | 15元 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,729 Bs.S. (2.51元) | 13元 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34,011 Bs.S. (2.78元) | 8元 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48,016 Bs.S. (3.93元) | 50元 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45,247 Bs.S. (3.70元) | 14元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24,244 Bs.S. (1.98元) | 6元 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28,006 Bs.S. (2.29元) | 5.52元 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 186,195 Bs.S. (15元) | 100元 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36,928 Bs.S. (3.02元) | 8元 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,635 Bs.S. (1.28元) | 14元 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 83% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,817,600 Bs.S. (1,458元) | 8,141元 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,659,650 Bs.S. (463元) | 4,333元 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352,357 Bs.S. (29元) | 413元 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,321,080 Bs.S. (763元) | 5,109元 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,072,510 Bs.S. (415元) | 2,773元 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476,488 Bs.S. (39元) | 292元 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 448,597 Bs.S. (37元) | 87元 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,880,960 Bs.S. (399元) | 2,336元 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,787,620 Bs.S. (146元) | 513元 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,070 Bs.S. (8元) | 38元 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56,179 Bs.S. (4.60元) | 50元 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 83% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 540,315 Bs.S. (44元) | 436元 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 577,940 Bs.S. (47元) | 235元 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,178,240 Bs.S. (96元) | 603元 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,350,840 Bs.S. (111元) | 521元 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 77% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,230,000 Bs.S. (19,248元) | 132,320元 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,242 Bs.S. (0.76元) | 7元 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 312,225 Bs.S. (26元) | 157元 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 84% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87,866 Bs.S. (7元) | 31元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148,891 Bs.S. (12元) | 32元 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 461,436 Bs.S. (38元) | 368元 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49,997 Bs.S. (4.09元) | 46元 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54,634 Bs.S. (4.47元) | 51元 | - 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 95,446 Bs.S. (8元) | 34元 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,649 Bs.S. (3.00元) | 8元 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36,973 Bs.S. (3.03元) | 12元 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 97,632 Bs.S. (8元) | 76元 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 86% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195,724 Bs.S. (16元) | 177元 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118,288 Bs.S. (10元) | 96元 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 489,404 Bs.S. (40元) | 1,146元 | - 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495,527 Bs.S. (41元) | 365元 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100,334 Bs.S. (8元) | 67元 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,877 Bs.S. (2.61元) | 32元 | - 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34,080 Bs.S. (2.79元) | 27元 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,346,790 Bs.S. (356元) | 3,242元 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,208 Bs.S. (0.26元) | 0.28元 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 610,023 Bs.S. (50元) | 310元 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,607 Bs.S. (4.39元) | 21元 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 82% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,112 prices entered by 626 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 82% cheaper than in China
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