Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $13 (124 kr) | 103 kr | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (96 kr) | 87 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.69 (25 kr) | 47 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.69 (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.61 (24 kr) | 34 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.36 (13 kr) | 33 kr | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.36 (22 kr) | 48 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.31 (49 kr) | 27 kr | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.45 (13 kr) | 12 kr | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.33 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $8 (76 kr) | 97 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.24 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.43 (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $651 (6,028 kr) | 14,642 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $485 (4,488 kr) | 10,990 kr | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $45 (416 kr) | 2,572 kr | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $363 (3,366 kr) | 8,284 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $312 (2,894 kr) | 6,550 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $45 (414 kr) | 431 kr | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $37 (339 kr) | 296 kr | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $282 (2,610 kr) | 2,879 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $146 (1,355 kr) | 1,075 kr | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $4.87 (45 kr) | 45 kr | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $13 (118 kr) | 207 kr | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $47 (437 kr) | 865 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $31 (284 kr) | 311 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $89 (825 kr) | 866 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $81 (752 kr) | 1,209 kr | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 41% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $34,322 (317,906 kr) | 248,005 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.64 (5.91 kr) | 16 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $30 (277 kr) | 734 kr | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 13% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.66 (43 kr) | 66 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (83 kr) | 75 kr | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $33 (310 kr) | 249 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.77 (53 kr) | 33 kr | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.07 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.10 (47 kr) | 33 kr | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $1.90 (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.91 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $9 (84 kr) | 308 kr | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $17 (161 kr) | 410 kr | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $12 (110 kr) | 272 kr | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $33 (302 kr) | 757 kr | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $42 (385 kr) | 778 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (92 kr) | 137 kr | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $2.46 (23 kr) | 39 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.61 (15 kr) | 66 kr | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (2,563 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.06 (0.56 kr) | 1.50 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $31 (291 kr) | 319 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $4.02 (37 kr) | 66 kr | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 38% cheaper than in Sweden
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