Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 95% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,124,320 Bs.S. (¥43) | ¥981 | - 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 560,893 Bs.S. (¥21) | ¥700 | - 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271,401 Bs.S. (¥10) | ¥414 | - 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥205 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 245,037 Bs.S. (¥9) | ¥251 | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 399,860 Bs.S. (¥15) | ¥655 | - 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 375,291 Bs.S. (¥14) | ¥964 | - 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250,000 Bs.S. (¥10) | ¥741 | - 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81,024 Bs.S. (¥3) | ¥391 | - 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 244,360 Bs.S. (¥9) | ¥300 | - 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,667,850 Bs.S. (¥64) | ¥1,420 | - 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74,000 Bs.S. (¥3) | ¥178 | - 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171,000 Bs.S. (¥7) | ¥217 | - 97% | |
| Housing | - 99% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 99% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,491,800 Bs.S. (¥3,300) | ¥299,320 | - 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,200,900 Bs.S. (¥1,839) | ¥164,446 | - 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,800,850 Bs.S. (¥260) | ¥21,056 | - 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 41,102,300 Bs.S. (¥1,568) | ¥150,152 | - 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,900,700 Bs.S. (¥1,026) | ¥78,123 | - 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,347,410 Bs.S. (¥166) | ¥11,902 | - 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,889,210 Bs.S. (¥72) | ¥4,118 | - 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,585,800 Bs.S. (¥900) | ¥70,060 | - 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,084,150 Bs.S. (¥194) | ¥12,705 | - 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 939,431 Bs.S. (¥36) | ¥794 | - 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 731,153 Bs.S. (¥28) | ¥2,406 | - 99% | |
| Clothes | - 98% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 98% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,318,410 Bs.S. (¥127) | ¥7,319 | - 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,237,070 Bs.S. (¥124) | ¥4,417 | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,757,050 Bs.S. (¥182) | ¥8,375 | - 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,926,600 Bs.S. (¥226) | ¥13,139 | - 98% | |
| Transportation | - 94% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 94% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 743,546,000 Bs.S. (¥28,372) | ¥2,627,120 | - 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,911 Bs.S. (¥0) | ¥135 | - 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,389,840 Bs.S. (¥206) | ¥10,272 | - 98% | |
| Personal Care | - 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 98% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 484,612 Bs.S. (¥18) | ¥1,148 | - 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,323,340 Bs.S. (¥50) | ¥1,229 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,482,560 Bs.S. (¥209) | ¥5,176 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 277,651 Bs.S. (¥11) | ¥803 | - 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 245,133 Bs.S. (¥9) | ¥611 | - 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240,933 Bs.S. (¥9) | ¥528 | - 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 225,646 Bs.S. (¥9) | ¥152 | - 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80,271 Bs.S. (¥3) | ¥258 | - 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 709,887 Bs.S. (¥27) | ¥3,156 | - 99% | |
| Entertainment | - 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 97% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,262,590 Bs.S. (¥124) | ¥3,672 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,570,130 Bs.S. (¥60) | ¥3,638 | - 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,949,540 Bs.S. (¥303) | ¥16,372 | - 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,233,170 Bs.S. (¥238) | ¥6,066 | - 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700,680 Bs.S. (¥27) | ¥1,131 | - 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 281,779 Bs.S. (¥11) | ¥435 | - 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 583,086 Bs.S. (¥22) | ¥548 | - 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,876,100 Bs.S. (¥720) | ¥55,862 | - 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49,530 Bs.S. (¥2) | ¥53 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,545,750 Bs.S. (¥97) | ¥9,625 | - 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 888,576 Bs.S. (¥34) | ¥530 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,220 prices entered by 320 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 97% cheaper than in Japan
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