Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Venezuela | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (5,204 Ft) | 4,371 Ft | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (3,189 Ft) | 2,985 Ft | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.91 (1,346 Ft) | 1,135 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.06 (709 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.36 (1,157 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.63 (560 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.96 (1,363 Ft) | 2,811 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $6 (2,149 Ft) | 775 Ft | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.93 (665 Ft) | 477 Ft | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.74 (598 Ft) | 431 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (3,784 Ft) | 3,206 Ft | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.23 (766 Ft) | 840 Ft | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.52 (523 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Venezuela | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $916 (315,058 Ft) | 477,049 Ft | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $663 (227,946 Ft) | 300,352 Ft | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (18,971 Ft) | 55,060 Ft | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $676 (232,568 Ft) | 286,686 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $384 (132,091 Ft) | 224,003 Ft | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $59 (20,340 Ft) | 44,513 Ft | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $22 (7,717 Ft) | 8,532 Ft | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $219 (75,282 Ft) | 148,118 Ft | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $107 (36,902 Ft) | 34,756 Ft | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $9 (2,963 Ft) | 4,976 Ft | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (4,171 Ft) | 3,754 Ft | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Venezuela | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $52 (18,018 Ft) | 29,995 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (11,299 Ft) | 14,524 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (31,640 Ft) | 28,249 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $87 (30,021 Ft) | 35,356 Ft | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Venezuela | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,785 (8,870,040 Ft) | 11,202,900 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (181 Ft) | 617 Ft | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $28 (9,681 Ft) | 9,366 Ft | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Venezuela | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $6 (2,112 Ft) | 4,568 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (3,665 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $42 (14,361 Ft) | 23,535 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $8 (2,879 Ft) | 2,389 Ft | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $5.03 (1,731 Ft) | 1,452 Ft | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $6 (2,217 Ft) | 2,032 Ft | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.32 (1,141 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $3.18 (1,093 Ft) | 1,079 Ft | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (5,388 Ft) | 5,960 Ft | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Venezuela | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $27 (9,239 Ft) | 15,022 Ft | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (2,859 Ft) | 6,056 Ft | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (18,365 Ft) | 18,954 Ft | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $45 (15,359 Ft) | 21,830 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (3,396 Ft) | 2,293 Ft | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.54 (1,560 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.57 (541 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $492 (169,346 Ft) | 228,773 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.27 (94 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $64 (22,092 Ft) | 18,545 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.97 (1,365 Ft) | 2,340 Ft | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 14% cheaper than in Hungary
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