Cost of living in Venezuela compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Venezuela | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $18 (€17) | €18 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.44 (€3.21) | €5.81 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.28 (€2.12) | €1.27 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.99 (€2.79) | €4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.92 (€1.79) | €2.82 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.21 (€3.00) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.03 (€4.69) | €2.87 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (€2.27) | €1.73 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.74 (€1.62) | €1.85 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.31 (€2.15) | €2.15 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.12 (€1.04) | €1.20 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Venezuela | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $853 (€794) | €1,756 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $407 (€380) | €1,617 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $46 (€43) | €139 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $496 (€462) | €1,058 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $289 (€270) | €816 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (€39) | €96 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $30 (€28) | €24 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $281 (€262) | €294 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $154 (€144) | €79 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $9 (€8) | €5.98 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $5.58 (€5.20) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Venezuela | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $46 (€43) | €90 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $29 (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (€85) | €79 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $68 (€64) | €141 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Venezuela | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,069 (€20,562) | €21,412 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (€0.53) | €1.87 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $28 (€26) | €62 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Venezuela | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.79 (€4.47) | €4.53 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (€8) | €5.19 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $44 (€41) | €26 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $7 (€7) | €4.23 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.83 (€3.57) | €4.00 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.57 (€4.26) | €2.96 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.71 (€2.53) | €2.04 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.07 (€1.93) | €2.36 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (€15) | €21 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Venezuela | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $24 (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (€8) | €21 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $57 (€53) | €84 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $40 (€37) | €56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.12 (€3.84) | €3.94 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.48 (€1.38) | €5.97 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $804 (€749) | €334 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.40 (€0.37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $53 (€49) | €31 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.24 (€3.02) | €9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 32% cheaper than in France
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