- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 94% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 Bs.S. (€9) | €12 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 778 Bs.S. (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Bs.S. (€4.26) | €3.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Bs.S. (€2.29) | €0.88 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 236 Bs.S. (€3.35) | €2.50 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 613 Bs.S. (€9) | €1.73 | + 404% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Bs.S. (€3.60) | €5.60 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 450 Bs.S. (€6) | €1.79 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 Bs.S. (€3.25) | €1.05 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Bs.S. (€3.43) | €0.84 | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,260 Bs.S. (€18) | €6 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 345 Bs.S. (€4.89) | €1.60 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 143 Bs.S. (€2.04) | €0.94 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 347% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. (€8,921) | €1,290 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. (€3,824) | €896 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. (€86) | €129 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 50,462 Bs.S. (€716) | €852 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. (€3,372) | €639 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,289 Bs.S. (€47) | €93 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,137 Bs.S. (€130) | €30 | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. (€994) | €362 | + 175% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. (€248) | €79 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 970 Bs.S. (€14) | €7 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,942 Bs.S. (€113) | €11 | + 952% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 Bs.S. (€82) | €74 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,699 Bs.S. (€24) | €29 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Bs.S. (€99) | €80 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,679 Bs.S. (€52) | €94 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 99% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,888,870 Bs.S. (€69,397) | €19,404 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Bs.S. (€0.71) | €1.26 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,114 Bs.S. (€87) | €48 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 71% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Bs.S. (€11) | €5.86 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 495 Bs.S. (€7) | €4.78 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,963 Bs.S. (€99) | €55 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. (€5.68) | €4.43 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. (€4.47) | €2.60 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Bs.S. (€5.39) | €2.78 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 166 Bs.S. (€2.35) | €1.29 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. (€2.85) | €1.68 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 838 Bs.S. (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 96% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 785 Bs.S. (€11) | €31 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 789 Bs.S. (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. (€248) | €69 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. (€30) | €46 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. (€5.05) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. (€0.43) | €2.12 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 Bs.S. (€5.68) | €4.15 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. (€2,261) | €463 | + 389% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Bs.S. (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,793 Bs.S. (€224) | €44 | + 411% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 185 Bs.S. (€2.63) | €5.09 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 166% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,726 prices entered by 1,465 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 166% more expensive than in Spain
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