Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 18% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Venezuela | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $18 (10,999 Franc) | 5,500 Franc | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (6,075 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.44 (2,106 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.28 (1,392 Franc) | 1,778 Franc | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.99 (1,829 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.92 (1,175 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.21 (1,966 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.03 (3,076 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (1,493 Franc) | 878 Franc | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.74 (1,063 Franc) | 700 Franc | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (6,284 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.31 (1,410 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.12 (685 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 32% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Venezuela | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $853 (521,393 Franc) | 886,340 Franc | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $407 (249,134 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $46 (28,363 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $496 (303,218 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $289 (176,958 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (25,875 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $30 (18,600 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $281 (171,984 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $154 (94,468 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $9 (5,290 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $5.58 (3,414 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 50% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Venezuela | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $46 (28,097 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $29 (17,839 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (56,087 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $68 (41,775 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 6% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Venezuela | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,069 (13,496,098 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (349 Franc) | 1,100 Franc | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $28 (16,884 Franc) | 9,172 Franc | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 11% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Venezuela | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.79 (2,932 Franc) | 4,154 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (4,988 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $44 (26,982 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $7 (4,465 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.83 (2,342 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.57 (2,793 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.71 (1,658 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.07 (1,266 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (9,757 Franc) | 12,779 Franc | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 7% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Venezuela | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $24 (14,584 Franc) | 17,500 Franc | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (4,999 Franc) | 14,000 Franc | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $57 (34,974 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $40 (24,312 Franc) | 46,104 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (6,129 Franc) | 6,610 Franc | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.12 (2,517 Franc) | 2,056 Franc | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.48 (906 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $804 (491,936 Franc) | 450,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.40 (244 Franc) | 85 Franc | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $53 (32,357 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.24 (1,981 Franc) | 655 Franc | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,406 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 10% cheaper than in Senegal
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