Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $17 (¥2,477) | ¥1,035 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (¥1,328) | ¥840 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.73 (¥543) | ¥618 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.06 (¥300) | ¥237 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.21 (¥466) | ¥335 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (¥281) | ¥439 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $4.02 (¥585) | ¥1,195 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.95 (¥866) | ¥822 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.52 (¥367) | ¥509 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (¥239) | ¥303 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (¥1,582) | ¥1,267 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.21 (¥321) | ¥276 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.32 (¥191) | ¥293 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $842 (¥122,439) | ¥365,082 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $630 (¥91,581) | ¥197,136 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $49 (¥7,172) | ¥19,132 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $599 (¥87,090) | ¥145,654 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $369 (¥53,666) | ¥102,459 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $67 (¥9,707) | ¥8,349 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $23 (¥3,328) | ¥4,448 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $174 (¥25,370) | ¥74,559 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $86 (¥12,579) | ¥25,414 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (¥1,042) | ¥1,338 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $7 (¥950) | ¥2,815 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $47 (¥6,862) | ¥9,315 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $26 (¥3,773) | ¥5,103 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $95 (¥13,828) | ¥9,892 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $81 (¥11,842) | ¥12,189 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $26,728 (¥3,887,131) | ¥3,122,540 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (¥73) | ¥169 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $34 (¥4,888) | ¥8,198 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.13 (¥601) | ¥2,133 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (¥1,332) | ¥2,551 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $45 (¥6,523) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.46 (¥795) | ¥1,337 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.63 (¥673) | ¥930 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $7 (¥992) | ¥622 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.10 (¥451) | ¥224 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.97 (¥433) | ¥188 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (¥2,344) | ¥4,604 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Venezuela | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $25 (¥3,624) | ¥4,908 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (¥1,270) | ¥3,881 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $60 (¥8,763) | ¥7,212 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $44 (¥6,397) | ¥8,269 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $12 (¥1,800) | ¥1,244 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.41 (¥641) | ¥547 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (¥230) | ¥674 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $512 (¥74,492) | ¥51,659 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.36 (¥53) | ¥52 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $85 (¥12,303) | ¥9,530 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.44 (¥501) | ¥602 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,569 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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