Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $17 (¥2,142) | ¥1,145 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (¥1,310) | ¥719 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.89 (¥374) | ¥437 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.83 (¥237) | ¥211 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.96 (¥383) | ¥282 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.38 (¥178) | ¥815 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.53 (¥327) | ¥951 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.82 (¥753) | ¥984 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.56 (¥202) | ¥421 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.45 (¥187) | ¥268 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $13 (¥1,644) | ¥1,770 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.41 (¥312) | ¥217 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (¥160) | ¥225 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $774 (¥100,089) | ¥194,768 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $450 (¥58,163) | ¥126,641 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $37 (¥4,839) | ¥21,178 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $369 (¥47,700) | ¥142,258 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $310 (¥40,041) | ¥80,836 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $27 (¥3,507) | ¥13,643 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $38 (¥4,929) | ¥3,988 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $276 (¥35,733) | ¥59,521 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $156 (¥20,219) | ¥17,809 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $5.38 (¥696) | ¥665 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $15 (¥1,965) | ¥2,700 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $40 (¥5,224) | ¥7,941 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (¥4,217) | ¥4,162 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (¥11,510) | ¥7,471 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $78 (¥10,089) | ¥15,388 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,217 (¥3,906,039) | ¥2,576,380 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.77 (¥100) | ¥161 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (¥3,745) | ¥16,725 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.48 (¥579) | ¥1,370 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (¥1,094) | ¥1,955 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (¥4,538) | ¥3,523 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.31 (¥687) | ¥2,205 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.24 (¥419) | ¥648 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.83 (¥624) | ¥409 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.04 (¥264) | ¥143 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.89 (¥244) | ¥184 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $11 (¥1,451) | ¥3,583 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (¥2,860) | ¥4,280 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (¥1,325) | ¥3,593 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (¥5,767) | ¥20,657 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $37 (¥4,823) | ¥6,242 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (¥1,145) | ¥1,034 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.46 (¥447) | ¥533 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.65 (¥214) | ¥526 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (¥74,074) | ¥58,872 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.10 (¥12) | ¥41 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (¥4,879) | ¥11,178 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.36 (¥434) | ¥554 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
129.265
JPY
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,988 prices entered by 272 different people.
Cost of living in Venezuela is 39% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 58% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Japan