- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Bs.S. ($4.55) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 623 Bs.S. ($10) | $8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 280 Bs.S. ($4.52) | $4.58 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Bs.S. ($2.45) | $0.89 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 155 Bs.S. ($2.50) | $3.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 550 Bs.S. ($9) | $4.03 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 201 Bs.S. ($3.25) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 450 Bs.S. ($7) | $3.34 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 Bs.S. ($3.70) | $1.59 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Bs.S. ($8) | $3.34 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,260 Bs.S. ($20) | $15 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Bs.S. ($2.61) | $1.93 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 107 Bs.S. ($1.73) | $2.13 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 215% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 572,662 Bs.S. ($9,253) | $2,036 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 406,426 Bs.S. ($6,567) | $1,568 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. ($98) | $177 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 50,462 Bs.S. ($815) | $1,564 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. ($3,838) | $1,120 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,289 Bs.S. ($53) | $122 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 11,346 Bs.S. ($183) | $48 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. ($1,131) | $334 | + 238% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. ($283) | $118 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 970 Bs.S. ($16) | $11 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,942 Bs.S. ($128) | $22 | + 472% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Bs.S. ($24) | $47 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,699 Bs.S. ($27) | $45 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Bs.S. ($113) | $85 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,679 Bs.S. ($59) | $114 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 139% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,888,870 Bs.S. ($78,993) | $22,256 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 69 Bs.S. ($1.12) | $0.77 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,802 Bs.S. ($191) | $85 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 133% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bs.S. ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 235 Bs.S. ($3.79) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,245 Bs.S. ($489) | $111 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Bs.S. ($6) | $3.51 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. ($5.09) | $5.08 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 139 Bs.S. ($2.24) | $3.44 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 87 Bs.S. ($1.41) | $1.86 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 838 Bs.S. ($14) | $20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 131% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Bs.S. ($6) | $44 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,160 Bs.S. ($35) | $25 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,087 Bs.S. ($518) | $172 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. ($35) | $79 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. ($5.74) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. ($0.48) | $4.86 | - 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,100 Bs.S. ($50) | $5.86 | + 755% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 124,675 Bs.S. ($2,014) | $429 | + 370% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Bs.S. ($0.18) | $0.32 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,985 Bs.S. ($355) | $54 | + 564% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 185 Bs.S. ($2.99) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95,448 prices entered by 13,898 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 130% more expensive than in United States
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