Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Venezuela | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $17 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 244 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 138 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.89 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 64 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.83 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.96 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.38 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.53 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 77 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.82 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 47 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.56 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.45 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $13 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 264 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.41 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 33 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Venezuela | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $774 (Mex$ 15,568) | Mex$ 18,976 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $450 (Mex$ 9,047) | Mex$ 9,378 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $37 (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 1,092 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $369 (Mex$ 7,419) | Mex$ 11,738 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $310 (Mex$ 6,228) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $27 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 849 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $38 (Mex$ 767) | Mex$ 402 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $276 (Mex$ 5,558) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $156 (Mex$ 3,145) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $5.38 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 115 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $15 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 110 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Venezuela | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $40 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 906 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 664 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 1,592 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $78 (Mex$ 1,569) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Venezuela | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,217 (Mex$ 607,558) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.77 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 506 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Venezuela | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.48 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 85 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 198 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 587 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.31 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 79 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.24 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 56 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.83 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 58 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.04 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.89 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 32 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $11 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 229 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Venezuela | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 321 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 157 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 742 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $37 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 741 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 149 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.46 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 82 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.65 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 42 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (Mex$ 11,522) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.10 (Mex$ 1.92) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 909 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.36 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 67 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,010 prices entered by 1,281 different people.
Cost of living in Venezuela is 15% more expensive than in Mexico
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