Cost of Living in Venezuela. (2024)

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Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $23
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.18
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $2.10
12 eggs, large $3.05
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.90
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $3.64
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $5.24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.68
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $11
2 liters of coca-cola $2.39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.22
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $842
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $440
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $41
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $520
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $333
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $42
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $28
40” flat screen tv $252
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $127
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $8
Hourly rate for cleaning help $10
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $49
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $31
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $111
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $92
Transportation
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $25,474
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.50
Monthly ticket public transport $28
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.01
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $11
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $41
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $4.92
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.54
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.60
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.82
Tube of toothpaste $2.40
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $14
Entertainment
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $21
2 tickets to the movies $8
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $61
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $37
1 co*cktail drink in downtown club $7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $3.95
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $1.62
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $749
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.16
1 month of gym membership in business district $48
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $3.17
Cost of Living in Venezuela. (2024)
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