- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 173% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 593 Bs.S. (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 118 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 778 Bs.S. (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 95 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Bs.S. (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 66 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Bs.S. (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 19 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Bs.S. (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 31 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 640 Bs.S. (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 20 | + 987% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 Bs.S. (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 62 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 450 Bs.S. (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 37 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 Bs.S. (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 24 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Bs.S. (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 21 | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,260 Bs.S. (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 223 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 263 Bs.S. (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 25 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 112 Bs.S. (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 691% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 691% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 572,662 Bs.S. (Mex$ 189,787) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 867% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 406,426 Bs.S. (Mex$ 134,695) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 1191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2,019) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 50,462 Bs.S. (Mex$ 16,724) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (Mex$ 78,724) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 1089% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,289 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1,090) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 11,346 Bs.S. (Mex$ 3,760) | Mex$ 383 | + 882% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 23,199) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 186% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (Mex$ 5,800) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 970 Bs.S. (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 104 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,942 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2,632) | Mex$ 89 | + 2870% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Bs.S. (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 799 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,699 Bs.S. (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 656 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2,320) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,679 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 1,293 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 401% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 401% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,888,870 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1,620,231) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 419% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 69 Bs.S. (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,644 Bs.S. (Mex$ 3,528) | Mex$ 466 | + 658% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 173% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bs.S. (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 77 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 235 Bs.S. (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 186 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 9,022 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2,990) | Mex$ 543 | + 450% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 68 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 49 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Bs.S. (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 53 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 166 Bs.S. (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 28 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 29 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 838 Bs.S. (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 123 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 241% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 785 Bs.S. (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 383 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 506 Bs.S. (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 136 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (Mex$ 5,790) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 388% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 742 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 103 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 55 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 Bs.S. (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 44 | + 198% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 124,675 Bs.S. (Mex$ 41,319) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 302% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Bs.S. (Mex$ 3.70) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,985 Bs.S. (Mex$ 7,286) | Mex$ 715 | + 920% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 185 Bs.S. (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 52 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 372% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,065 prices entered by 1,432 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 372% more expensive than in Mexico
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