Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 88% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119,430 Bs.S. (¥150) | ¥975 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 118,000 Bs.S. (¥148) | ¥718 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32,652 Bs.S. (¥41) | ¥451 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,692 Bs.S. (¥20) | ¥214 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,729 Bs.S. (¥39) | ¥284 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34,011 Bs.S. (¥43) | ¥501 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48,016 Bs.S. (¥60) | ¥1,246 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45,247 Bs.S. (¥57) | ¥640 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24,244 Bs.S. (¥30) | ¥381 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28,006 Bs.S. (¥35) | ¥252 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 186,195 Bs.S. (¥234) | ¥1,640 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36,928 Bs.S. (¥46) | ¥221 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,635 Bs.S. (¥20) | ¥253 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 91% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 91% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,817,600 Bs.S. (¥22,374) | ¥182,340 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,659,650 Bs.S. (¥7,107) | ¥111,342 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352,357 Bs.S. (¥442) | ¥15,746 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,321,080 Bs.S. (¥11,704) | ¥127,445 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,072,510 Bs.S. (¥6,370) | ¥86,552 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476,488 Bs.S. (¥598) | ¥11,000 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 448,597 Bs.S. (¥563) | ¥3,746 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,880,960 Bs.S. (¥6,129) | ¥39,892 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,787,620 Bs.S. (¥2,245) | ¥8,365 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,070 Bs.S. (¥122) | ¥740 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56,179 Bs.S. (¥71) | ¥2,216 | - 97% | |
| Clothes | - 85% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 85% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 540,315 Bs.S. (¥678) | ¥6,528 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 577,940 Bs.S. (¥726) | ¥4,644 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,178,240 Bs.S. (¥1,480) | ¥7,685 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,350,840 Bs.S. (¥1,696) | ¥13,013 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 90% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 90% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,230,000 Bs.S. (¥295,378) | ¥2,936,380 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,242 Bs.S. (¥12) | ¥138 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 312,225 Bs.S. (¥392) | ¥9,348 | - 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 88% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87,866 Bs.S. (¥110) | ¥1,406 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148,891 Bs.S. (¥187) | ¥929 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 461,436 Bs.S. (¥579) | ¥8,740 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49,997 Bs.S. (¥63) | ¥554 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54,634 Bs.S. (¥69) | ¥669 | - 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 95,446 Bs.S. (¥120) | ¥516 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,649 Bs.S. (¥46) | ¥191 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36,973 Bs.S. (¥46) | ¥238 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 97,632 Bs.S. (¥123) | ¥2,573 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 90% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195,724 Bs.S. (¥246) | ¥3,363 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118,288 Bs.S. (¥149) | ¥3,583 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 489,404 Bs.S. (¥615) | ¥16,766 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495,527 Bs.S. (¥622) | ¥6,023 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100,334 Bs.S. (¥126) | ¥809 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,877 Bs.S. (¥40) | ¥500 | - 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34,080 Bs.S. (¥43) | ¥491 | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,346,790 Bs.S. (¥5,458) | ¥47,822 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,208 Bs.S. (¥4) | ¥26 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 610,023 Bs.S. (¥766) | ¥8,220 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,607 Bs.S. (¥67) | ¥491 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,701 prices entered by 513 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 90% cheaper than in Japan
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