Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 100% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (RM91) | RM20 | + 356% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (RM49) | RM17 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.29 (RM15) | RM10 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.26 (RM10) | RM7 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (RM14) | RM9 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (RM9) | RM8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.36 (RM15) | RM21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.11 (RM23) | RM11 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.27 (RM10) | RM4.89 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.83 (RM8) | RM13 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (RM46) | RM33 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.39 (RM11) | RM4.54 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.21 (RM5.53) | RM3.31 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $810 (RM3,706) | RM3,173 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $465 (RM2,128) | RM1,823 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (RM253) | RM255 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $548 (RM2,508) | RM2,078 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 (RM1,460) | RM1,297 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (RM210) | RM973 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (RM124) | RM75 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $254 (RM1,162) | RM2,119 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $143 (RM654) | RM674 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (RM38) | RM25 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $6 (RM28) | RM35 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $52 (RM236) | RM243 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (RM137) | RM85 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $95 (RM434) | RM407 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $82 (RM376) | RM877 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,097 (RM101,150) | RM159,544 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.52 (RM2.38) | RM2.08 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $28 (RM128) | RM50 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.90 (RM18) | RM9 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (RM42) | RM17 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (RM187) | RM77 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.35 (RM24) | RM44 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.96 (RM18) | RM11 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.94 (RM23) | RM14 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.02 (RM14) | RM20 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.32 (RM11) | RM7 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (RM73) | RM29 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 30% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (RM91) | RM127 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (RM36) | RM44 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $56 (RM258) | RM211 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $41 (RM185) | RM186 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (RM44) | RM46 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.09 (RM19) | RM18 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.60 (RM7) | RM24 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $695 (RM3,179) | RM2,145 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.32 (RM1.48) | RM0.24 | + 526% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $60 (RM273) | RM222 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.03 (RM14) | RM18 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.577
MYR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,650 prices entered by 331 different people.
Cost of living in Venezuela is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia
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