Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Thailand
Currency:
Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Venezuela is 77% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 (781 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 548% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (412 ฿) | 217 ฿ | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.22 (119 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.21 (81 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (110 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (69 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.11 (115 ฿) | 296 ฿ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.32 (196 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.14 (79 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.80 (66 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (406 ฿) | 670 ฿ | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.43 (90 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.18 (43 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 27% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Venezuela is 22% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $792 (29,181 ฿) | 58,642 ฿ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $391 (14,414 ฿) | 29,395 ฿ | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $54 (1,979 ฿) | 2,779 ฿ | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $491 (18,095 ฿) | 21,188 ฿ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $315 (11,620 ฿) | 10,169 ฿ | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (1,550 ฿) | 1,949 ฿ | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (995 ฿) | 554 ฿ | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $263 (9,708 ฿) | 14,388 ฿ | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $140 (5,167 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (304 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (360 ฿) | 295 ฿ | + 22% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Venezuela is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (1,956 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (1,089 ฿) | 1,228 ฿ | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $108 (3,967 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (3,362 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Venezuela is 19% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,597 (943,385 ฿) | 1,015,310 ฿ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 (19 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (1,067 ฿) | 1,290 ฿ | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Venezuela is 69% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.51 (166 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 160% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (405 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 157% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (1,379 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.92 (181 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.38 (161 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.88 (180 ฿) | 140 ฿ | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.95 (109 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.43 (90 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (522 ฿) | 258 ฿ | + 102% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Venezuela is 15% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (789 ฿) | 701 ฿ | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (284 ฿) | 538 ฿ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $55 (2,039 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $36 (1,331 ฿) | 1,064 ฿ | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $7 (265 ฿) | 292 ฿ | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.01 (148 ฿) | 81 ฿ | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.63 (60 ฿) | 85 ฿ | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $697 (25,690 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.18 (7 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 327% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $52 (1,920 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.11 (115 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 9% more expensive than in Thailand
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