Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 5% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $18 (184 kr) | 130 kr | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (102 kr) | 91 kr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.31 (34 kr) | 64 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.26 (23 kr) | 15 kr | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (31 kr) | 43 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (20 kr) | 39 kr | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.17 (33 kr) | 54 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.08 (53 kr) | 30 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.32 (24 kr) | 14 kr | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.73 (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (105 kr) | 115 kr | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.32 (24 kr) | 22 kr | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.09 (11 kr) | 26 kr | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 51% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $912 (9,450 kr) | 20,112 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $422 (4,369 kr) | 15,359 kr | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $43 (444 kr) | 1,006 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $509 (5,268 kr) | 13,165 kr | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $298 (3,087 kr) | 10,150 kr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $37 (379 kr) | 444 kr | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $29 (299 kr) | 338 kr | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $275 (2,847 kr) | 3,000 kr | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $145 (1,505 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (86 kr) | 129 kr | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (105 kr) | 164 kr | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 37% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $45 (467 kr) | 993 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (285 kr) | 415 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $91 (946 kr) | 1,011 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $64 (665 kr) | 1,314 kr | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,764 (235,802 kr) | 272,928 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.58 (5.98 kr) | 22 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (284 kr) | 893 kr | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 16% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.48 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (82 kr) | 100 kr | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $46 (471 kr) | 200 kr | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.38 (45 kr) | 34 kr | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.86 (40 kr) | 33 kr | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.42 (46 kr) | 35 kr | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.68 (28 kr) | 25 kr | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.08 (22 kr) | 24 kr | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $18 (181 kr) | 248 kr | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $25 (256 kr) | 519 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (89 kr) | 301 kr | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $57 (589 kr) | 810 kr | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $43 (443 kr) | 879 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (101 kr) | 167 kr | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.26 (44 kr) | 42 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.53 (16 kr) | 73 kr | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $770 (7,979 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.22 (2.30 kr) | 1.45 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $54 (564 kr) | 430 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.12 (32 kr) | 65 kr | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 37% cheaper than in Sweden
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