Cost of living in Venezuela compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (₨1,663) | ₨374 | + 345% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (₨882) | ₨334 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.29 (₨271) | ₨169 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.26 (₨186) | ₨58 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (₨245) | ₨93 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (₨159) | ₨39 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.35 (₨276) | ₨241 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.11 (₨421) | ₨154 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.27 (₨187) | ₨31 | + 510% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.83 (₨151) | ₨169 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (₨835) | ₨775 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.39 (₨197) | ₨91 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.21 (₨100) | ₨38 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $806 (₨66,458) | ₨41,083 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $465 (₨38,319) | ₨24,693 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (₨4,546) | ₨5,319 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $544 (₨44,819) | ₨24,820 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 (₨26,294) | ₨15,319 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (₨3,766) | ₨5,835 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (₨2,234) | ₨659 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $258 (₨21,242) | ₨31,146 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $148 (₨12,185) | ₨11,787 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (₨679) | ₨556 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $6 (₨505) | ₨447 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $52 (₨4,255) | ₨2,463 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (₨2,476) | ₨2,850 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $95 (₨7,813) | ₨4,405 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $82 (₨6,766) | ₨3,221 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,097 (₨1,820,895) | ₨1,326,030 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.52 (₨43) | ₨104 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $28 (₨2,301) | ₨1,100 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.90 (₨321) | ₨144 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (₨761) | ₨263 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (₨3,365) | ₨916 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.35 (₨440) | ₨412 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.96 (₨326) | ₨231 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.93 (₨407) | ₨281 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.02 (₨249) | ₨175 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.32 (₨191) | ₨102 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (₨1,305) | ₨312 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (₨1,612) | ₨1,442 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (₨653) | ₨601 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $56 (₨4,651) | ₨1,460 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $41 (₨3,340) | ₨1,961 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (₨798) | ₨720 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.09 (₨337) | ₨226 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.60 (₨132) | ₨180 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $695 (₨57,236) | ₨50,214 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.32 (₨27) | ₨1.43 | + 1768% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $60 (₨4,910) | ₨1,609 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.03 (₨250) | ₨265 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 73% more expensive than in India
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