Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 67% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 117,091 Bs.S. (₨218) | ₨585 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,005 Bs.S. (₨209) | ₨656 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31,813 Bs.S. (₨59) | ₨253 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,692 Bs.S. (₨29) | ₨109 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,446 Bs.S. (₨57) | ₨121 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32,967 Bs.S. (₨61) | ₨96 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48,091 Bs.S. (₨90) | ₨537 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47,597 Bs.S. (₨89) | ₨178 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24,270 Bs.S. (₨45) | ₨44 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27,504 Bs.S. (₨51) | ₨344 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 179,958 Bs.S. (₨335) | ₨1,632 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36,378 Bs.S. (₨68) | ₨126 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,334 Bs.S. (₨29) | ₨56 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 68% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,477,400 Bs.S. (₨34,415) | ₨60,160 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,169,350 Bs.S. (₨9,628) | ₨35,513 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 336,800 Bs.S. (₨627) | ₨9,753 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,024,240 Bs.S. (₨16,808) | ₨53,937 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,421,160 Bs.S. (₨8,235) | ₨30,998 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,050,130 Bs.S. (₨1,956) | ₨7,631 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 446,981 Bs.S. (₨833) | ₨2,510 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,880,960 Bs.S. (₨9,091) | ₨40,341 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,360,010 Bs.S. (₨2,533) | ₨12,473 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109,625 Bs.S. (₨204) | ₨609 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52,840 Bs.S. (₨98) | ₨649 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 72% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 512,739 Bs.S. (₨955) | ₨2,518 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 475,427 Bs.S. (₨886) | ₨3,745 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,177,930 Bs.S. (₨2,194) | ₨6,430 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,296,230 Bs.S. (₨2,414) | ₨5,127 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 70% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 231,715,000 Bs.S. (₨431,579) | ₨2,319,940 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,242 Bs.S. (₨17) | ₨115 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 312,225 Bs.S. (₨582) | ₨2,310 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 58% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 85,310 Bs.S. (₨159) | ₨243 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,131 Bs.S. (₨252) | ₨415 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 461,436 Bs.S. (₨859) | ₨1,378 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47,785 Bs.S. (₨89) | ₨435 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53,010 Bs.S. (₨99) | ₨332 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 87,460 Bs.S. (₨163) | ₨311 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,720 Bs.S. (₨68) | ₨205 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36,199 Bs.S. (₨67) | ₨138 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 97,632 Bs.S. (₨182) | ₨434 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 72% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195,724 Bs.S. (₨365) | ₨1,566 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115,602 Bs.S. (₨215) | ₨1,256 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500,796 Bs.S. (₨933) | ₨3,430 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 483,453 Bs.S. (₨900) | ₨3,673 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90,702 Bs.S. (₨169) | ₨792 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,866 Bs.S. (₨57) | ₨348 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34,080 Bs.S. (₨63) | ₨465 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,346,790 Bs.S. (₨8,096) | ₨46,753 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,208 Bs.S. (₨5.98) | ₨4.30 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 579,912 Bs.S. (₨1,080) | ₨4,335 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54,142 Bs.S. (₨101) | ₨215 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,627 prices entered by 803 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 69% cheaper than in Pakistan
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