- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,774 Bs.S. (₨420) | ₨394 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,656 Bs.S. (₨392) | ₨261 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 730 Bs.S. (₨173) | ₨143 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 388 Bs.S. (₨92) | ₨51 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 521 Bs.S. (₨123) | ₨71 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 850 Bs.S. (₨201) | ₨38 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 588 Bs.S. (₨139) | ₨200 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 813 Bs.S. (₨192) | ₨138 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 669 Bs.S. (₨158) | ₨25 | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Bs.S. (₨236) | ₨122 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,317 Bs.S. (₨1,967) | ₨836 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 592 Bs.S. (₨140) | ₨82 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 247 Bs.S. (₨58) | ₨33 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. (₨148,658) | ₨30,678 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. (₨63,721) | ₨20,567 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (₨1,441) | ₨4,520 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 227,186 Bs.S. (₨53,740) | ₨24,194 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (₨56,189) | ₨14,840 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,505 Bs.S. (₨9,108) | ₨3,568 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,586 Bs.S. (₨1,321) | ₨802 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (₨16,558) | ₨34,012 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (₨4,140) | ₨10,476 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,628 Bs.S. (₨385) | ₨395 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,665 Bs.S. (₨1,813) | ₨571 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 59% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,807 Bs.S. (₨1,374) | ₨2,438 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,357 Bs.S. (₨1,031) | ₨2,726 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,372 Bs.S. (₨1,744) | ₨3,784 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775 Bs.S. (₨893) | ₨2,944 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Bs.S. (₨473,090) | ₨881,987 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 106 Bs.S. (₨25) | ₨78 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,405 Bs.S. (₨2,698) | ₨1,367 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 45% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 998 Bs.S. (₨236) | ₨128 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,116 Bs.S. (₨264) | ₨275 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 Bs.S. (₨667) | ₨1,317 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (₨95) | ₨252 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (₨75) | ₨177 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 531 Bs.S. (₨126) | ₨226 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Bs.S. (₨46) | ₨131 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (₨47) | ₨71 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 492 Bs.S. (₨116) | ₨273 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 67% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,931 Bs.S. (₨457) | ₨1,199 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,089 Bs.S. (₨258) | ₨475 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (₨4,133) | ₨1,900 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (₨508) | ₨1,984 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (₨84) | ₨594 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (₨7) | ₨226 | - 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 518 Bs.S. (₨123) | ₨206 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. (₨37,675) | ₨38,165 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 Bs.S. (₨1.61) | ₨65 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,636 Bs.S. (₨2,516) | ₨1,868 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 653 Bs.S. (₨154) | ₨256 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,991 prices entered by 4,579 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 24% more expensive than in India
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