Cost of living in Venezuela compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (₨1,408) | ₨429 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (₨766) | ₨363 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.79 (₨324) | ₨179 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.05 (₨176) | ₨61 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.22 (₨275) | ₨102 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.81 (₨155) | ₨44 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.95 (₨338) | ₨251 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.83 (₨499) | ₨194 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.19 (₨188) | ₨41 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (₨140) | ₨162 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (₨909) | ₨926 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.22 (₨190) | ₨92 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.20 (₨103) | ₨41 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $939 (₨80,347) | ₨45,895 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $679 (₨58,076) | ₨29,581 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (₨4,737) | ₨5,552 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $686 (₨58,707) | ₨29,565 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $392 (₨33,547) | ₨17,736 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $53 (₨4,501) | ₨4,989 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $22 (₨1,887) | ₨731 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $198 (₨16,957) | ₨26,612 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $100 (₨8,573) | ₨12,652 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (₨668) | ₨516 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (₨1,021) | ₨523 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $49 (₨4,216) | ₨2,400 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $32 (₨2,703) | ₨2,579 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (₨7,629) | ₨3,981 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $86 (₨7,333) | ₨2,875 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,518 (₨2,438,882) | ₨1,738,230 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 (₨44) | ₨104 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $32 (₨2,730) | ₨1,614 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $5.81 (₨497) | ₨89 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (₨909) | ₨217 | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $42 (₨3,576) | ₨1,172 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (₨822) | ₨329 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.46 (₨381) | ₨220 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $6 (₨540) | ₨302 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.06 (₨262) | ₨195 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $3.00 (₨256) | ₨95 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (₨1,356) | ₨322 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $24 (₨2,048) | ₨1,424 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (₨670) | ₨604 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $50 (₨4,313) | ₨1,842 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $46 (₨3,951) | ₨2,143 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 (₨939) | ₨766 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.59 (₨393) | ₨240 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.43 (₨123) | ₨208 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $516 (₨44,131) | ₨42,526 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.27 (₨23) | ₨7 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $85 (₨7,301) | ₨1,579 | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.72 (₨318) | ₨272 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 69% more expensive than in India
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