Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 19% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 ($U653) | $U729 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 ($U375) | $U498 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.74 ($U160) | $U209 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.95 ($U83) | $U49 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.63 ($U113) | $U196 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.77 ($U76) | $U141 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.80 ($U162) | $U314 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.46 ($U233) | $U123 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.07 ($U88) | $U83 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.41 ($U60) | $U88 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 ($U446) | $U441 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.24 ($U96) | $U146 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.20 ($U51) | $U85 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $774 ($U33,116) | $U52,659 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $585 ($U25,020) | $U31,784 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 ($U1,725) | $U4,860 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $546 ($U23,368) | $U33,913 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $361 ($U15,442) | $U22,644 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 ($U1,800) | $U3,638 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $24 ($U1,026) | $U1,171 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $182 ($U7,776) | $U14,275 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 ($U4,665) | $U5,353 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 ($U318) | $U315 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 ($U469) | $U341 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 ($U2,276) | $U3,516 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 ($U1,521) | $U1,916 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 ($U4,738) | $U5,189 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 ($U3,441) | $U4,711 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,020 ($U1,283,626) | $U992,164 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 ($U21) | $U77 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 ($U1,246) | $U2,537 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.98 ($U170) | $U269 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 ($U422) | $U713 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 ($U1,622) | $U3,019 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 ($U444) | $U220 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.17 ($U178) | $U156 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.18 ($U222) | $U310 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.83 ($U121) | $U121 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 ($U102) | $U132 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 ($U614) | $U539 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 6% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $29 ($U1,248) | $U1,527 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 ($U389) | $U719 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 ($U2,739) | $U1,137 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $57 ($U2,449) | $U2,651 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 ($U435) | $U376 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.42 ($U189) | $U239 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.47 ($U63) | $U176 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 ($U24,513) | $U47,850 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 ($U25) | $U19 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $64 ($U2,721) | $U2,304 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 ($U152) | $U215 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay
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