Cost of living in Venezuela compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (NZ$27) | NZ$25 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.91 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.01 (NZ$3.50) | NZ$2.29 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.75 (NZ$4.79) | NZ$11 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.76 (NZ$3.07) | NZ$8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.76 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $7 (NZ$13) | NZ$5.09 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.51 (NZ$4.37) | NZ$4.05 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.59 (NZ$2.78) | NZ$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $12 (NZ$21) | NZ$19 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (NZ$3.93) | NZ$4.63 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.30 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$2.94 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $767 (NZ$1,337) | NZ$3,887 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $585 (NZ$1,019) | NZ$2,922 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $47 (NZ$81) | NZ$203 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $518 (NZ$903) | NZ$2,549 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $318 (NZ$554) | NZ$2,011 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $49 (NZ$85) | NZ$169 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 (NZ$45) | NZ$79 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $174 (NZ$303) | NZ$745 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (NZ$155) | NZ$194 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (NZ$19) | NZ$39 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $51 (NZ$89) | NZ$141 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (NZ$52) | NZ$91 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $100 (NZ$175) | NZ$211 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (NZ$159) | NZ$204 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,869 (NZ$45,062) | NZ$47,093 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (NZ$0.87) | NZ$2.79 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $33 (NZ$58) | NZ$186 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.42 (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $12 (NZ$20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $44 (NZ$77) | NZ$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (NZ$17) | NZ$8 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.66 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$10 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.01 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$2.97 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.58 (NZ$4.49) | NZ$3.30 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (NZ$28) | NZ$39 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $28 (NZ$48) | NZ$75 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (NZ$16) | NZ$40 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $68 (NZ$119) | NZ$251 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $57 (NZ$99) | NZ$118 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $12 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.36 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.68 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.78 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$14 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $539 (NZ$939) | NZ$1,174 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (NZ$1.02) | NZ$0.51 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $93 (NZ$161) | NZ$71 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.48 (NZ$6) | NZ$40 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand
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