Cost of living in Venezuela compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 69% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119,430 Bs.S. (₨104) | ₨375 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 118,000 Bs.S. (₨103) | ₨278 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32,652 Bs.S. (₨28) | ₨138 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,692 Bs.S. (₨14) | ₨51 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,729 Bs.S. (₨27) | ₨71 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34,011 Bs.S. (₨30) | ₨36 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48,016 Bs.S. (₨42) | ₨212 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45,247 Bs.S. (₨39) | ₨134 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24,244 Bs.S. (₨21) | ₨28 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28,006 Bs.S. (₨24) | ₨127 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 186,195 Bs.S. (₨162) | ₨797 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36,928 Bs.S. (₨32) | ₨84 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,635 Bs.S. (₨14) | ₨35 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 68% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,817,600 Bs.S. (₨15,547) | ₨32,341 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,659,650 Bs.S. (₨4,939) | ₨19,833 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352,357 Bs.S. (₨307) | ₨4,330 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,321,080 Bs.S. (₨8,133) | ₨22,135 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,072,510 Bs.S. (₨4,426) | ₨13,235 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476,488 Bs.S. (₨416) | ₨3,267 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 448,597 Bs.S. (₨391) | ₨734 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,880,960 Bs.S. (₨4,259) | ₨29,901 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,787,620 Bs.S. (₨1,560) | ₨10,367 | - 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,070 Bs.S. (₨85) | ₨378 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56,179 Bs.S. (₨49) | ₨359 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 79% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 540,315 Bs.S. (₨471) | ₨2,385 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 577,940 Bs.S. (₨504) | ₨2,611 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,178,240 Bs.S. (₨1,028) | ₨3,751 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,350,840 Bs.S. (₨1,179) | ₨2,705 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 71% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,230,000 Bs.S. (₨205,258) | ₨934,217 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,242 Bs.S. (₨8) | ₨75 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 312,225 Bs.S. (₨272) | ₨1,170 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 66% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87,866 Bs.S. (₨77) | ₨98 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148,891 Bs.S. (₨130) | ₨200 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 461,436 Bs.S. (₨403) | ₨917 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49,997 Bs.S. (₨44) | ₨245 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54,634 Bs.S. (₨48) | ₨176 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 95,446 Bs.S. (₨83) | ₨234 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,649 Bs.S. (₨32) | ₨147 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36,973 Bs.S. (₨32) | ₨69 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 97,632 Bs.S. (₨85) | ₨233 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 78% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195,724 Bs.S. (₨171) | ₨1,246 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118,288 Bs.S. (₨103) | ₨475 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 489,404 Bs.S. (₨427) | ₨1,736 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495,527 Bs.S. (₨432) | ₨1,930 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100,334 Bs.S. (₨88) | ₨678 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,877 Bs.S. (₨28) | ₨219 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34,080 Bs.S. (₨30) | ₨200 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,346,790 Bs.S. (₨3,793) | ₨33,946 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,208 Bs.S. (₨2.80) | ₨2.10 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 610,023 Bs.S. (₨532) | ₨1,782 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,607 Bs.S. (₨47) | ₨260 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,217 prices entered by 2,680 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 71% cheaper than in India
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