- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 Bs.S. (¥1,194) | ¥1,054 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 778 Bs.S. (¥1,428) | ¥698 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Bs.S. (¥551) | ¥436 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Bs.S. (¥297) | ¥205 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 236 Bs.S. (¥433) | ¥285 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 613 Bs.S. (¥1,126) | ¥777 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Bs.S. (¥466) | ¥910 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 450 Bs.S. (¥826) | ¥697 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 Bs.S. (¥420) | ¥414 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Bs.S. (¥444) | ¥265 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,260 Bs.S. (¥2,313) | ¥1,538 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 345 Bs.S. (¥633) | ¥203 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 143 Bs.S. (¥263) | ¥198 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 281% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 281% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. (¥1,153,804) | ¥231,808 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. (¥494,570) | ¥125,591 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (¥11,185) | ¥21,159 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 50,462 Bs.S. (¥92,644) | ¥113,754 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (¥436,110) | ¥74,885 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,289 Bs.S. (¥6,039) | ¥12,611 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,137 Bs.S. (¥16,775) | ¥4,134 | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (¥128,515) | ¥55,558 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (¥32,129) | ¥16,830 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 970 Bs.S. (¥1,781) | ¥693 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,942 Bs.S. (¥14,580) | ¥1,827 | + 698% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 Bs.S. (¥10,557) | ¥6,829 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,699 Bs.S. (¥3,119) | ¥4,215 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Bs.S. (¥12,852) | ¥8,321 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,679 Bs.S. (¥6,754) | ¥13,972 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,888,870 Bs.S. (¥8,975,646) | ¥2,590,890 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Bs.S. (¥92) | ¥145 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,114 Bs.S. (¥11,225) | ¥11,257 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Bs.S. (¥1,469) | ¥1,278 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 495 Bs.S. (¥910) | ¥1,016 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,963 Bs.S. (¥12,783) | ¥3,622 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (¥734) | ¥630 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (¥579) | ¥707 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Bs.S. (¥697) | ¥455 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 166 Bs.S. (¥304) | ¥137 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (¥369) | ¥217 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 838 Bs.S. (¥1,539) | ¥2,939 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 785 Bs.S. (¥1,441) | ¥4,035 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 789 Bs.S. (¥1,448) | ¥3,358 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (¥32,075) | ¥12,964 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (¥3,940) | ¥8,046 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (¥653) | ¥880 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (¥55) | ¥491 | - 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 Bs.S. (¥734) | ¥560 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. (¥292,415) | ¥49,094 | + 496% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Bs.S. (¥20) | ¥56 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,793 Bs.S. (¥28,995) | ¥10,296 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 185 Bs.S. (¥340) | ¥468 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,967 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 106% more expensive than in Japan
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