Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 93% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,124,320 Bs.S. (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 225 | - 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 560,893 Bs.S. (Mex$ 3.90) | Mex$ 121 | - 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271,401 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.89) | Mex$ 54 | - 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 245,037 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.71) | Mex$ 35 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 399,860 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2.78) | Mex$ 23 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 375,291 Bs.S. (Mex$ 2.61) | Mex$ 70 | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.74) | Mex$ 41 | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81,024 Bs.S. (Mex$ 0.56) | Mex$ 24 | - 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 244,360 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.70) | Mex$ 24 | - 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,667,850 Bs.S. (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 226 | - 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 0.52) | Mex$ 30 | - 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.19) | Mex$ 21 | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 97% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 97% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,491,800 Bs.S. (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 19,357 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,200,900 Bs.S. (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 8,581 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,800,850 Bs.S. (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 966 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 41,102,300 Bs.S. (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 10,263 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,900,700 Bs.S. (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,347,410 Bs.S. (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 679 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,889,210 Bs.S. (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 387 | - 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,585,800 Bs.S. (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,084,150 Bs.S. (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 2,040 | - 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 939,431 Bs.S. (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 98 | - 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 731,153 Bs.S. (Mex$ 5.09) | Mex$ 94 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 97% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 97% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,318,410 Bs.S. (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 861 | - 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,237,070 Bs.S. (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 671 | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,757,050 Bs.S. (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,926,600 Bs.S. (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 1,146 | - 96% | |
| Transportation | - 87% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 87% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 743,546,000 Bs.S. (Mex$ 5,176) | Mex$ 357,886 | - 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,911 Bs.S. (Mex$ 0.08) | Mex$ 19 | - 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,389,840 Bs.S. (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 549 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 96% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 484,612 Bs.S. (Mex$ 3.37) | Mex$ 75 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,323,340 Bs.S. (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 188 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,482,560 Bs.S. (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 551 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 277,651 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.93) | Mex$ 79 | - 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 245,133 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.71) | Mex$ 49 | - 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240,933 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.68) | Mex$ 57 | - 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 225,646 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.57) | Mex$ 31 | - 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80,271 Bs.S. (Mex$ 0.56) | Mex$ 29 | - 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 709,887 Bs.S. (Mex$ 4.94) | Mex$ 182 | - 97% | |
| Entertainment | - 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 95% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,262,590 Bs.S. (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 293 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,570,130 Bs.S. (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 150 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,949,540 Bs.S. (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 805 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,233,170 Bs.S. (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 670 | - 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700,680 Bs.S. (Mex$ 4.88) | Mex$ 122 | - 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 281,779 Bs.S. (Mex$ 1.96) | Mex$ 71 | - 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 583,086 Bs.S. (Mex$ 4.06) | Mex$ 40 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,876,100 Bs.S. (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49,530 Bs.S. (Mex$ 0.34) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,545,750 Bs.S. (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 966 | - 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 888,576 Bs.S. (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 62 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,780 prices entered by 1,420 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 93% cheaper than in Mexico
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