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Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,372 Bs.S. (¥657) | ¥1,034 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,966 Bs.S. (¥508) | ¥720 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,661 Bs.S. (¥158) | ¥464 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,349 Bs.S. (¥148) | ¥200 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,973 Bs.S. (¥169) | ¥271 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,697 Bs.S. (¥91) | ¥640 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,139 Bs.S. (¥344) | ¥915 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,234 Bs.S. (¥788) | ¥613 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,974 Bs.S. (¥169) | ¥420 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,506 Bs.S. (¥187) | ¥267 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29,433 Bs.S. (¥998) | ¥1,604 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,750 Bs.S. (¥127) | ¥209 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,476 Bs.S. (¥84) | ¥200 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,717,020 Bs.S. (¥58,239) | ¥256,284 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,547,210 Bs.S. (¥52,480) | ¥116,029 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 994,701 Bs.S. (¥33,739) | ¥120,733 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 610,351 Bs.S. (¥20,702) | ¥82,119 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,670 Bs.S. (¥2,804) | ¥11,573 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 129,176 Bs.S. (¥4,382) | ¥4,112 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,085,740 Bs.S. (¥36,827) | ¥63,696 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 833,833 Bs.S. (¥28,283) | ¥16,934 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46,329 Bs.S. (¥1,571) | ¥730 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,259 Bs.S. (¥484) | ¥1,567 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 149,073 Bs.S. (¥5,056) | ¥5,970 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 136,770 Bs.S. (¥4,639) | ¥3,940 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 263,897 Bs.S. (¥8,951) | ¥8,357 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 310,346 Bs.S. (¥10,527) | ¥12,795 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,014,700 Bs.S. (¥2,374,823) | ¥2,848,210 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥147 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42,304 Bs.S. (¥1,435) | ¥12,471 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Bs.S. (¥2,035) | ¥1,279 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46,943 Bs.S. (¥1,592) | ¥1,179 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60,085 Bs.S. (¥2,038) | ¥5,268 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,093 Bs.S. (¥1,089) | ¥643 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,938 Bs.S. (¥744) | ¥726 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,080 Bs.S. (¥817) | ¥490 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,590 Bs.S. (¥563) | ¥144 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,990 Bs.S. (¥169) | ¥208 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,891 Bs.S. (¥505) | ¥2,754 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,347 Bs.S. (¥1,097) | ¥4,233 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,310 Bs.S. (¥316) | ¥3,266 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196,152 Bs.S. (¥6,653) | ¥10,578 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94,801 Bs.S. (¥3,216) | ¥8,596 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,814 Bs.S. (¥367) | ¥947 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,908 Bs.S. (¥166) | ¥488 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,965 Bs.S. (¥168) | ¥533 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,137,040 Bs.S. (¥38,567) | ¥56,871 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 481 Bs.S. (¥16) | ¥57 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 58,142 Bs.S. (¥1,972) | ¥9,818 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,584 Bs.S. (¥325) | ¥464 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,773 prices entered by 437 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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