Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 115% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Venezuela | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 (576TL) | 197TL | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (304TL) | 143TL | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.22 (87TL) | 69TL | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.21 (60TL) | 23TL | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (81TL) | 55TL | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (51TL) | 24TL | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.11 (84TL) | 106TL | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.32 (145TL) | 23TL | + 530% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.14 (58TL) | 18TL | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.80 (49TL) | 46TL | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (300TL) | 259TL | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.43 (66TL) | 36TL | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.18 (32TL) | 10TL | + 217% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Venezuela | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $792 (21,514TL) | 23,450TL | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $391 (10,627TL) | 14,583TL | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $54 (1,459TL) | 2,404TL | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $491 (13,341TL) | 16,081TL | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $315 (8,567TL) | 10,220TL | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (1,143TL) | 2,096TL | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (734TL) | 269TL | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $263 (7,157TL) | 6,613TL | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $140 (3,809TL) | 2,988TL | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (224TL) | 113TL | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $7 (183TL) | 218TL | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 28% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Venezuela | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (1,442TL) | 1,055TL | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (803TL) | 658TL | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $108 (2,925TL) | 1,947TL | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (2,479TL) | 2,179TL | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Venezuela | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,597 (695,526TL) | 870,082TL | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 (14TL) | 29TL | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (787TL) | 487TL | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 37% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Venezuela | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.51 (123TL) | 72TL | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (298TL) | 150TL | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (1,017TL) | 1,172TL | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.92 (134TL) | 72TL | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.38 (119TL) | 98TL | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.88 (133TL) | 68TL | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.95 (80TL) | 49TL | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.43 (66TL) | 57TL | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (385TL) | 264TL | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 21% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Venezuela | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (582TL) | 552TL | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (209TL) | 250TL | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $55 (1,504TL) | 1,023TL | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $36 (981TL) | 1,361TL | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $7 (195TL) | 252TL | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.01 (109TL) | 61TL | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.63 (44TL) | 95TL | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $697 (18,940TL) | 14,983TL | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.18 (4.93TL) | 1.14TL | + 332% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $52 (1,415TL) | 1,134TL | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.11 (85TL) | 47TL | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,450 prices entered by 694 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 26% more expensive than in Turkey
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