Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Venezuela | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 (kr 228) | kr 226 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (kr 117) | kr 122 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.27 (kr 35) | kr 68 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.31 (kr 25) | kr 22 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.04 (kr 33) | kr 58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (kr 20) | kr 42 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.25 (kr 35) | kr 55 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.31 (kr 57) | kr 30 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.25 (kr 24) | kr 21 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.72 (kr 18) | kr 33 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (kr 109) | kr 169 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.35 (kr 25) | kr 37 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.21 (kr 13) | kr 29 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Venezuela | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $833 (kr 8,958) | kr 21,662 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $457 (kr 4,915) | kr 15,755 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $44 (kr 476) | kr 2,348 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $534 (kr 5,739) | kr 12,305 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $329 (kr 3,540) | kr 9,733 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $38 (kr 411) | kr 1,015 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 (kr 298) | kr 554 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $269 (kr 2,887) | kr 3,457 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $142 (kr 1,527) | kr 3,478 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (kr 89) | kr 86 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (kr 114) | kr 453 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 30% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Venezuela | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (kr 521) | kr 835 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (kr 304) | kr 463 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $93 (kr 1,002) | kr 966 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (kr 830) | kr 1,132 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Venezuela | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,872 (kr 267,341) | kr 407,109 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (kr 5.72) | kr 22 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (kr 294) | kr 849 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Venezuela | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.98 (kr 43) | kr 71 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (kr 99) | kr 116 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (kr 442) | kr 646 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.83 (kr 63) | kr 45 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.07 (kr 44) | kr 41 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.44 (kr 48) | kr 38 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.60 (kr 28) | kr 26 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.13 (kr 23) | kr 23 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $15 (kr 161) | kr 455 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Venezuela | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (kr 231) | kr 890 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $7 (kr 80) | kr 301 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (kr 572) | kr 1,389 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $39 (kr 417) | kr 980 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (kr 102) | kr 153 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.84 (kr 52) | kr 46 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (kr 17) | kr 96 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $783 (kr 8,418) | kr 5,951 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.33 (kr 3.54) | kr 1.06 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $58 (kr 623) | kr 408 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (kr 34) | kr 139 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 42% cheaper than in Norway
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