Cost of living in Venezuela compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82,500 Bs.S. ($3.81) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79,554 Bs.S. ($3.67) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21,656 Bs.S. ($1.00) | $4.26 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,622 Bs.S. ($0.58) | $0.87 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24,029 Bs.S. ($1.11) | $3.02 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,782 Bs.S. ($1.01) | $3.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,819 Bs.S. ($1.24) | $6 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40,036 Bs.S. ($1.85) | $3.37 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15,896 Bs.S. ($0.73) | $1.70 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,605 Bs.S. ($0.72) | $3.18 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117,618 Bs.S. ($5.43) | $14 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,298 Bs.S. ($1.35) | $1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,293 Bs.S. ($0.52) | $2.10 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,966,090 Bs.S. ($368) | $2,191 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,927,350 Bs.S. ($181) | $1,577 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,690 Bs.S. ($12) | $179 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,794,410 Bs.S. ($175) | $1,580 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,930,090 Bs.S. ($89) | $1,119 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,032,350 Bs.S. ($48) | $118 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 182,708 Bs.S. ($8) | $48 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,790,830 Bs.S. ($175) | $304 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222,890 Bs.S. ($56) | $119 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94,186 Bs.S. ($4.35) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 195,335 Bs.S. ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 408,614 Bs.S. ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 441,800 Bs.S. ($20) | $44 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 870,207 Bs.S. ($40) | $86 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 859,379 Bs.S. ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 154,170,000 Bs.S. ($7,118) | $22,793 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,562 Bs.S. ($0.35) | $0.76 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 167,590 Bs.S. ($8) | $79 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71,916 Bs.S. ($3.32) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106,150 Bs.S. ($4.90) | $19 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 369,332 Bs.S. ($17) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36,927 Bs.S. ($1.70) | $6 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36,860 Bs.S. ($1.70) | $3.46 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,326 Bs.S. ($3.15) | $4.88 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,101 Bs.S. ($1.48) | $3.43 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23,290 Bs.S. ($1.08) | $1.81 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,158 Bs.S. ($3.15) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141,602 Bs.S. ($7) | $45 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76,157 Bs.S. ($3.52) | $25 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 391,879 Bs.S. ($18) | $208 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 293,597 Bs.S. ($14) | $75 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81,082 Bs.S. ($3.74) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,154 Bs.S. ($1.07) | $4.85 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22,003 Bs.S. ($1.02) | $5.74 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,320,390 Bs.S. ($153) | $407 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,533 Bs.S. ($0.07) | $0.16 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 372,886 Bs.S. ($17) | $53 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39,598 Bs.S. ($1.83) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55,972 prices entered by 7,054 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 76% cheaper than in United States
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