Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (¥2,745) | ¥1,023 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (¥1,496) | ¥714 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (¥453) | ¥519 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.30 (¥321) | ¥198 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.98 (¥416) | ¥315 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (¥270) | ¥629 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.36 (¥469) | ¥962 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (¥725) | ¥902 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.27 (¥317) | ¥574 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.83 (¥256) | ¥285 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (¥1,415) | ¥1,252 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.38 (¥332) | ¥179 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.25 (¥174) | ¥206 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $823 (¥115,016) | ¥306,878 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $465 (¥64,979) | ¥171,772 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (¥7,715) | ¥28,417 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $547 (¥76,484) | ¥157,603 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 (¥44,588) | ¥82,713 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (¥6,428) | ¥24,082 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (¥3,777) | ¥4,709 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $253 (¥35,394) | ¥47,482 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $143 (¥20,007) | ¥32,093 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (¥1,144) | ¥1,313 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $6 (¥857) | ¥1,878 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $51 (¥7,180) | ¥6,136 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $31 (¥4,325) | ¥5,199 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $95 (¥13,273) | ¥8,989 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $82 (¥11,519) | ¥13,588 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,401 (¥3,409,335) | ¥2,700,660 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (¥74) | ¥165 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (¥4,115) | ¥10,143 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.90 (¥545) | ¥2,497 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (¥1,291) | ¥1,967 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (¥5,752) | ¥5,380 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.35 (¥747) | ¥650 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.96 (¥553) | ¥938 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.95 (¥692) | ¥702 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.07 (¥429) | ¥216 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.34 (¥327) | ¥216 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (¥2,215) | ¥4,060 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (¥2,817) | ¥4,579 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (¥1,101) | ¥3,600 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $56 (¥7,886) | ¥4,000 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $40 (¥5,592) | ¥5,999 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (¥1,353) | ¥954 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.11 (¥575) | ¥472 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.60 (¥224) | ¥583 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $695 (¥97,049) | ¥67,950 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.32 (¥45) | ¥52 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $62 (¥8,673) | ¥9,405 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.07 (¥429) | ¥592 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 28% cheaper than in Japan
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