Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Venezuela | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (₨5,639) | ₨851 | + 563% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (₨3,074) | ₨952 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (₨932) | ₨348 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.30 (₨659) | ₨169 | + 289% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.98 (₨854) | ₨282 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (₨555) | ₨252 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.36 (₨964) | ₨1,139 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (₨1,490) | ₨290 | + 413% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.27 (₨651) | ₨122 | + 431% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.83 (₨526) | ₨549 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (₨2,907) | ₨2,949 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.38 (₨683) | ₨289 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.25 (₨358) | ₨191 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Venezuela | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $823 (₨236,290) | ₨118,562 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $465 (₨133,493) | ₨73,692 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $55 (₨15,850) | ₨23,696 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $547 (₨157,128) | ₨59,994 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 (₨91,602) | ₨50,948 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (₨13,205) | ₨20,196 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (₨7,760) | ₨2,076 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $253 (₨72,714) | ₨71,670 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $143 (₨41,103) | ₨22,629 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (₨2,350) | ₨1,673 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $6 (₨1,761) | ₨1,564 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Venezuela | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $51 (₨14,750) | ₨3,426 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $31 (₨8,886) | ₨6,254 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $95 (₨27,268) | ₨13,199 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $82 (₨23,665) | ₨8,569 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Venezuela | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,401 (₨7,004,139) | ₨4,456,060 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (₨152) | ₨270 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (₨8,454) | ₨4,626 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Venezuela | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.90 (₨1,119) | ₨1,015 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (₨2,652) | ₨1,391 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (₨11,816) | ₨3,667 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.35 (₨1,534) | ₨521 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.96 (₨1,136) | ₨922 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.95 (₨1,422) | ₨736 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.07 (₨880) | ₨249 | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.34 (₨672) | ₨242 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (₨4,551) | ₨860 | + 429% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Venezuela | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (₨5,788) | ₨3,545 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (₨2,261) | ₨2,089 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $56 (₨16,200) | ₨2,959 | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $40 (₨11,489) | ₨7,109 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (₨2,779) | ₨880 | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.11 (₨1,181) | ₨669 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.60 (₨460) | ₨1,106 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $695 (₨199,378) | ₨119,622 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.32 (₨93) | ₨3.79 | + 2353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $62 (₨17,818) | ₨3,764 | + 373% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.07 (₨881) | ₨415 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,950 prices entered by 682 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan
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