- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,063 Bs.S. (24元) | 50元 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,079 Bs.S. (24元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 606 Bs.S. (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 282 Bs.S. (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 461 Bs.S. (10元) | 16元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 850 Bs.S. (19元) | 8元 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 588 Bs.S. (13元) | 57元 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 975 Bs.S. (22元) | 14元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 669 Bs.S. (15元) | 7元 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 270 Bs.S. (6元) | 5.59元 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,325 Bs.S. (52元) | 115元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 468 Bs.S. (10元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160 Bs.S. (3.60元) | 12元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. (14,095元) | 9,408元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. (6,042元) | 4,307元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (137元) | 439元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 227,186 Bs.S. (5,095元) | 5,706元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (5,328元) | 3,520元 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,505 Bs.S. (864元) | 311元 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,586 Bs.S. (125元) | 86元 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (1,570元) | 2,131元 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (392元) | 703元 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,628 Bs.S. (37元) | 37元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,665 Bs.S. (172元) | 38元 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 70% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,807 Bs.S. (130元) | 556元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,357 Bs.S. (98元) | 260元 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,372 Bs.S. (165元) | 624元 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775 Bs.S. (85元) | 694元 | - 88% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Bs.S. (44,856元) | 143,509元 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 106 Bs.S. (2.37元) | 7元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,405 Bs.S. (256元) | 157元 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 72% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 998 Bs.S. (22元) | 26元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,116 Bs.S. (25元) | 30元 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 Bs.S. (63元) | 493元 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (9元) | 29元 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (7元) | 36元 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 531 Bs.S. (12元) | 36元 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Bs.S. (4.38元) | 9元 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (4.50元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 492 Bs.S. (11元) | 59元 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,931 Bs.S. (43元) | 148元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,089 Bs.S. (24元) | 86元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (392元) | 752元 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (48元) | 367元 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (8元) | 59元 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (0.67元) | 34元 | - 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 518 Bs.S. (12元) | 33元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. (3,572元) | 3,255元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 Bs.S. (0.15元) | 1.04元 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,636 Bs.S. (239元) | 309元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 653 Bs.S. (15元) | 20元 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,170 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02243
CNY
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 15% cheaper than in China
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