- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,774 Bs.S. (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 119 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,656 Bs.S. (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 96 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 730 Bs.S. (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 65 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 388 Bs.S. (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 521 Bs.S. (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 850 Bs.S. (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 21 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 588 Bs.S. (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 64 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 813 Bs.S. (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 38 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 669 Bs.S. (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 21 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,317 Bs.S. (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 216 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 592 Bs.S. (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 247 Bs.S. (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. (Mex$ 39,947) | Mex$ 19,204 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. (Mex$ 17,123) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 227,186 Bs.S. (Mex$ 14,441) | Mex$ 12,066 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (Mex$ 15,099) | Mex$ 6,860 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,505 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2,448) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,586 Bs.S. (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 382 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 4,450) | Mex$ 8,049 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,628 Bs.S. (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 109 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,665 Bs.S. (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 77 | + 533% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 62% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,807 Bs.S. (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 840 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,357 Bs.S. (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 672 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,372 Bs.S. (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 1,531 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775 Bs.S. (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 1,353 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 127,129) | Mex$ 318,271 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 106 Bs.S. (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,405 Bs.S. (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 455 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 998 Bs.S. (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 77 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,116 Bs.S. (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 186 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 Bs.S. (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 547 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 72 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 50 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 531 Bs.S. (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 56 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Bs.S. (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 28 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 30 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 492 Bs.S. (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 128 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,931 Bs.S. (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 383 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,089 Bs.S. (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 138 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 1,214 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 748 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 104 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.91) | Mex$ 55 | - 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 518 Bs.S. (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 45 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. (Mex$ 10,124) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 Bs.S. (Mex$ 0.43) | Mex$ 2.30 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,636 Bs.S. (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 764 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 926 Bs.S. (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 52 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,682 prices entered by 1,304 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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