Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Venezuela | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (60 zł) | 51 zł | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (33 zł) | 36 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.91 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.01 (8 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.75 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.76 (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.76 (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $7 (28 zł) | 5.50 zł | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.51 (10 zł) | 4.33 zł | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.59 (6 zł) | 5.30 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $12 (46 zł) | 53 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.30 (5.03 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Venezuela | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $767 (2,963 zł) | 7,607 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $585 (2,259 zł) | 5,275 zł | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $47 (180 zł) | 1,231 zł | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $518 (2,001 zł) | 4,486 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $318 (1,227 zł) | 3,747 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $49 (188 zł) | 828 zł | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 (100 zł) | 72 zł | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $174 (671 zł) | 1,974 zł | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (343 zł) | 767 zł | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (28 zł) | 55 zł | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (42 zł) | 70 zł | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 42% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Venezuela | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $51 (197 zł) | 407 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (115 zł) | 204 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $100 (388 zł) | 392 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (352 zł) | 601 zł | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Venezuela | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,869 (99,898 zł) | 136,087 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (1.93 zł) | 7 zł | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $33 (128 zł) | 167 zł | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Venezuela | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.42 (17 zł) | 35 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $12 (45 zł) | 61 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $44 (170 zł) | 255 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (37 zł) | 31 zł | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.66 (18 zł) | 23 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.01 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.58 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (61 zł) | 102 zł | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Venezuela | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $28 (106 zł) | 132 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (36 zł) | 71 zł | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $68 (264 zł) | 480 zł | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $57 (220 zł) | 236 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $12 (44 zł) | 39 zł | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.36 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.78 (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $539 (2,081 zł) | 3,227 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (2.26 zł) | 1.03 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $93 (358 zł) | 221 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.48 (13 zł) | 24 zł | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,729 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 26% cheaper than in Poland
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