Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 34% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (550 ฿) | 141 ฿ | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (294 ฿) | 194 ฿ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.79 (127 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.07 (70 ฿) | 79 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.26 (109 ฿) | 74 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.95 (65 ฿) | 79 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.99 (134 ฿) | 340 ฿ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.71 (191 ฿) | 112 ฿ | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.52 (85 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.59 (53 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $12 (392 ฿) | 816 ฿ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.17 (73 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.18 (40 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 9% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $840 (28,134 ฿) | 45,366 ฿ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $631 (21,138 ฿) | 20,178 ฿ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $49 (1,654 ฿) | 3,396 ฿ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $589 (19,753 ฿) | 22,602 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $372 (12,466 ฿) | 11,082 ฿ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $67 (2,237 ฿) | 1,379 ฿ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $23 (758 ฿) | 424 ฿ | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $170 (5,681 ฿) | 8,749 ฿ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $84 (2,813 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (236 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $9 (303 ฿) | 185 ฿ | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 11% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (1,612 ฿) | 1,961 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $26 (879 ฿) | 1,192 ฿ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $97 (3,262 ฿) | 2,849 ฿ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $84 (2,820 ฿) | 1,914 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 12% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $26,727 (895,622 ฿) | 846,721 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (17 ฿) | 36 ฿ | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $34 (1,127 ฿) | 1,253 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 48% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.13 (138 ฿) | 131 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (325 ฿) | 219 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $42 (1,402 ฿) | 1,180 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.93 (199 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 231% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.32 (145 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $7 (231 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.84 (95 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.90 (97 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $17 (581 ฿) | 246 ฿ | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 47% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Venezuela | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $26 (857 ฿) | 549 ฿ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (284 ฿) | 347 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $60 (2,021 ฿) | 1,901 ฿ | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $45 (1,512 ฿) | 1,336 ฿ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $12 (392 ฿) | 326 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.30 (144 ฿) | 98 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (53 ฿) | 102 ฿ | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $544 (18,224 ฿) | 26,900 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.36 (12 ฿) | 1.99 ฿ | + 507% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $92 (3,067 ฿) | 1,908 ฿ | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.61 (121 ฿) | 136 ฿ | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,551 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 12% more expensive than in Thailand
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