Cost of living in Venezuela compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 783,063 Bs.S. ($2.89) | $15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 454,462 Bs.S. ($1.68) | $8 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 239,505 Bs.S. ($0.88) | $4.25 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188,500 Bs.S. ($0.70) | $2.94 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 223,352 Bs.S. ($0.82) | $4.11 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 307,472 Bs.S. ($1.14) | $6 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250,000 Bs.S. ($0.92) | $3.30 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82,596 Bs.S. ($0.31) | $1.68 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 204,490 Bs.S. ($0.76) | $3.30 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,272,820 Bs.S. ($4.70) | $14 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74,000 Bs.S. ($0.27) | $1.99 | - 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118,191 Bs.S. ($0.44) | $2.06 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 92% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 92% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 57,269,700 Bs.S. ($212) | $2,217 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,854,800 Bs.S. ($136) | $1,558 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,986,940 Bs.S. ($18) | $177 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,300,800 Bs.S. ($86) | $1,547 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,552,300 Bs.S. ($69) | $1,124 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,828,850 Bs.S. ($7) | $113 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,506,500 Bs.S. ($5.56) | $50 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,585,800 Bs.S. ($87) | $271 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,280,070 Bs.S. ($16) | $129 | - 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 820,749 Bs.S. ($3.03) | $10 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 257,328 Bs.S. ($0.95) | $22 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,616,200 Bs.S. ($10) | $47 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,766,350 Bs.S. ($10) | $43 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,048,380 Bs.S. ($15) | $87 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,783,280 Bs.S. ($18) | $109 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 83% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 661,861,000 Bs.S. ($2,445) | $23,606 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,814 Bs.S. ($0.05) | $0.64 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,830,860 Bs.S. ($10) | $74 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 83% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 378,050 Bs.S. ($1.40) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 840,317 Bs.S. ($3.10) | $16 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,470,160 Bs.S. ($17) | $112 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 215,104 Bs.S. ($0.79) | $7 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232,390 Bs.S. ($0.86) | $3.46 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 216,473 Bs.S. ($0.80) | $4.96 | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183,988 Bs.S. ($0.68) | $3.66 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80,686 Bs.S. ($0.30) | $1.81 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 587,676 Bs.S. ($2.17) | $22 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 83% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,371,240 Bs.S. ($9) | $46 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 748,337 Bs.S. ($2.76) | $25 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,066,290 Bs.S. ($15) | $208 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,556,990 Bs.S. ($17) | $80 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 549,810 Bs.S. ($2.03) | $12 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 246,722 Bs.S. ($0.91) | $5.06 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332,438 Bs.S. ($1.23) | $5.84 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,655,000 Bs.S. ($62) | $419 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19,879 Bs.S. ($0.07) | $0.51 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,006,380 Bs.S. ($7) | $49 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 647,328 Bs.S. ($2.39) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34,210 prices entered by 4,387 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 85% cheaper than in United States
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