- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venezuela compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,774 Bs.S. ($5.87) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,656 Bs.S. ($5.48) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 730 Bs.S. ($2.42) | $4.52 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 388 Bs.S. ($1.29) | $0.89 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 521 Bs.S. ($1.73) | $3.20 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 850 Bs.S. ($2.81) | $3.97 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 588 Bs.S. ($1.95) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 813 Bs.S. ($2.69) | $3.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 669 Bs.S. ($2.21) | $1.61 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Bs.S. ($3.31) | $3.66 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,317 Bs.S. ($28) | $15 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 592 Bs.S. ($1.96) | $1.93 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 247 Bs.S. ($0.82) | $2.13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 628,456 Bs.S. ($2,080) | $2,049 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 269,383 Bs.S. ($892) | $1,575 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,092 Bs.S. ($20) | $177 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 227,186 Bs.S. ($752) | $1,587 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 237,541 Bs.S. ($786) | $1,131 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 38,505 Bs.S. ($127) | $119 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,586 Bs.S. ($18) | $48 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Bs.S. ($232) | $328 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,500 Bs.S. ($58) | $121 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,628 Bs.S. ($5.39) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,665 Bs.S. ($25) | $23 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,807 Bs.S. ($19) | $47 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,357 Bs.S. ($14) | $45 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,372 Bs.S. ($24) | $85 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775 Bs.S. ($12) | $115 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Bs.S. ($6,620) | $22,427 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 106 Bs.S. ($0.35) | $0.78 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,405 Bs.S. ($38) | $85 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 998 Bs.S. ($3.30) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,116 Bs.S. ($3.69) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 Bs.S. ($9) | $110 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Bs.S. ($1.32) | $7 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 315 Bs.S. ($1.04) | $3.48 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 531 Bs.S. ($1.76) | $5.17 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Bs.S. ($0.65) | $3.49 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 201 Bs.S. ($0.66) | $1.87 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 492 Bs.S. ($1.63) | $21 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,931 Bs.S. ($6) | $45 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,089 Bs.S. ($3.61) | $25 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,471 Bs.S. ($58) | $175 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,146 Bs.S. ($7) | $79 | - 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 Bs.S. ($1.18) | $12 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Bs.S. ($0.10) | $4.90 | - 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 518 Bs.S. ($1.71) | $5.95 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 159,273 Bs.S. ($527) | $423 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 Bs.S. ($0.02) | $0.37 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,636 Bs.S. ($35) | $53 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 926 Bs.S. ($3.07) | $8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90,704 prices entered by 12,773 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 46% cheaper than in United States
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