Cost of living in Venezuela compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 83% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 602,761 Bs.S. ($2.23) | $15 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 349,642 Bs.S. ($1.29) | $8 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194,128 Bs.S. ($0.72) | $4.22 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 148,281 Bs.S. ($0.55) | $2.94 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157,394 Bs.S. ($0.58) | $4.10 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 252,710 Bs.S. ($0.93) | $6 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 168,705 Bs.S. ($0.62) | $3.28 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77,880 Bs.S. ($0.29) | $1.67 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118,550 Bs.S. ($0.44) | $3.19 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 737,567 Bs.S. ($2.72) | $14 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 93,856 Bs.S. ($0.35) | $1.97 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 86,739 Bs.S. ($0.32) | $2.01 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 93% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 93% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,102,900 Bs.S. ($163) | $2,195 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 33,097,400 Bs.S. ($122) | $1,541 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,659,410 Bs.S. ($17) | $177 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,300,800 Bs.S. ($86) | $1,525 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,552,300 Bs.S. ($69) | $1,111 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,828,850 Bs.S. ($7) | $108 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,200,830 Bs.S. ($4.44) | $49 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,575,900 Bs.S. ($69) | $270 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,625,910 Bs.S. ($17) | $127 | - 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 571,944 Bs.S. ($2.11) | $11 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 377,924 Bs.S. ($1.40) | $21 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,413,060 Bs.S. ($9) | $47 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,341,030 Bs.S. ($9) | $43 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,622,850 Bs.S. ($13) | $86 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,158,680 Bs.S. ($15) | $108 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 89% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 89% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 562,670,000 Bs.S. ($2,078) | $23,485 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14,920 Bs.S. ($0.06) | $0.64 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 935,869 Bs.S. ($3.46) | $75 | - 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 86% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 227,963 Bs.S. ($0.84) | $7 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 755,235 Bs.S. ($2.79) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,271,180 Bs.S. ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 215,104 Bs.S. ($0.79) | $7 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 195,535 Bs.S. ($0.72) | $3.37 | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 211,230 Bs.S. ($0.78) | $4.93 | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151,955 Bs.S. ($0.56) | $3.62 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71,609 Bs.S. ($0.26) | $1.81 | - 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 461,955 Bs.S. ($1.71) | $21 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 89% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,322,820 Bs.S. ($4.89) | $45 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301,790 Bs.S. ($1.11) | $25 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,316,580 Bs.S. ($12) | $211 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,185,490 Bs.S. ($12) | $78 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 365,441 Bs.S. ($1.35) | $12 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 192,434 Bs.S. ($0.71) | $4.95 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 124,146 Bs.S. ($0.46) | $5.74 | - 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,388,500 Bs.S. ($49) | $411 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 16,986 Bs.S. ($0.06) | $0.46 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,253,730 Bs.S. ($4.63) | $49 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241,625 Bs.S. ($0.89) | $8 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35,760 prices entered by 4,591 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 89% cheaper than in United States
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