Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 5% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Venezuela | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (€14) | €18 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.58 (€3.24) | €3.77 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.93 (€1.75) | €1.03 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.56 (€2.32) | €2.94 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.77 (€1.60) | €2.10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.59 (€3.25) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (€4.70) | €2.06 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.50 (€2.26) | €1.47 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.37 (€1.24) | €1.14 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.19 (€1.98) | €2.06 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.26 (€1.15) | €1.05 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Venezuela | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $693 (€628) | €1,429 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $559 (€507) | €975 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (€37) | €113 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $462 (€419) | €921 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $316 (€286) | €672 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $30 (€27) | €74 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (€22) | €26 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $166 (€150) | €319 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $90 (€82) | €98 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $6 (€5.74) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Venezuela | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $46 (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (€25) | €32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $105 (€95) | €86 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $76 (€69) | €90 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Venezuela | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $29,536 (€26,760) | €26,778 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (€0.45) | €1.58 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (€27) | €29 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Venezuela | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.86 (€3.50) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (€33) | €61 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (€9) | €4.04 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.37 (€3.96) | €2.80 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.32 (€3.91) | €2.98 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.79 (€2.53) | €1.82 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.19 (€1.98) | €2.20 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $12 (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Venezuela | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (€19) | €34 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $60 (€54) | €52 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $54 (€49) | €48 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 (€10) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.16 (€3.77) | €2.90 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.44 (€1.31) | €4.50 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $559 (€506) | €516 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (€0.53) | €0.18 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $62 (€56) | €49 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 (€3.22) | €5.30 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 18% cheaper than in Spain
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