Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Venezuela is 37% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (RM67) | RM22 | + 201% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (RM38) | RM19 | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $4.10 (RM18) | RM10 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.94 (RM9) | RM8 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (RM12) | RM12 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.82 (RM8) | RM7 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.70 (RM16) | RM25 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.46 (RM24) | RM12 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.07 (RM9) | RM5.92 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.35 (RM5.99) | RM13 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (RM46) | RM88 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (RM10) | RM5.83 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (RM5.49) | RM4.46 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Venezuela is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $828 (RM3,675) | RM3,718 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $571 (RM2,536) | RM2,309 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (RM179) | RM348 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $497 (RM2,205) | RM2,152 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $344 (RM1,529) | RM1,477 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (RM187) | RM186 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (RM113) | RM107 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $182 (RM808) | RM1,195 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (RM484) | RM447 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (RM33) | RM27 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (RM53) | RM52 | + 1% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Venezuela is 5% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (RM236) | RM246 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 (RM158) | RM162 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 (RM492) | RM339 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 (RM357) | RM314 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Venezuela is 32% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,577 (RM126,897) | RM152,468 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (RM2.22) | RM2.19 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (RM129) | RM52 | + 150% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Venezuela is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.71 (RM16) | RM15 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (RM44) | RM37 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 (RM167) | RM77 | + 117% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (RM46) | RM32 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.20 (RM19) | RM15 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.65 (RM25) | RM16 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.88 (RM13) | RM8 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 (RM11) | RM12 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (RM64) | RM31 | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Venezuela is 85% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $32 (RM142) | RM115 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (RM40) | RM39 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (RM284) | RM361 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $60 (RM268) | RM143 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (RM45) | RM35 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.41 (RM20) | RM14 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.46 (RM6) | RM19 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (RM2,546) | RM2,486 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (RM2.60) | RM0.50 | + 420% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $100 (RM443) | RM211 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (RM14) | RM18 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 32% more expensive than in Malaysia
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