Cost of living in Venezuela compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 (₨1,766) | ₨389 | + 354% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (₨931) | ₨354 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.22 (₨268) | ₨173 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.21 (₨184) | ₨58 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (₨248) | ₨85 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (₨156) | ₨47 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.11 (₨259) | ₨262 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.32 (₨443) | ₨164 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.14 (₨179) | ₨32 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.80 (₨150) | ₨172 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (₨918) | ₨796 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.43 (₨202) | ₨98 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.18 (₨98) | ₨40 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $792 (₨65,950) | ₨35,685 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $391 (₨32,577) | ₨22,506 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $54 (₨4,472) | ₨4,784 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $491 (₨40,895) | ₨27,549 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $315 (₨26,262) | ₨16,141 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (₨3,504) | ₨5,217 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (₨2,249) | ₨630 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $263 (₨21,940) | ₨31,090 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $140 (₨11,677) | ₨11,916 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (₨687) | ₨571 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $7 (₨560) | ₨578 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (₨4,422) | ₨2,383 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (₨2,461) | ₨2,947 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $108 (₨8,966) | ₨4,074 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (₨7,599) | ₨3,115 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,597 (₨2,132,073) | ₨1,501,930 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 (₨43) | ₨105 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (₨2,412) | ₨1,156 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.51 (₨376) | ₨155 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (₨915) | ₨289 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (₨3,116) | ₨932 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.92 (₨410) | ₨381 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.38 (₨365) | ₨204 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.88 (₨406) | ₨288 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.95 (₨246) | ₨178 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.43 (₨203) | ₨94 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (₨1,180) | ₨317 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (₨1,783) | ₨1,414 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (₨642) | ₨584 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $55 (₨4,609) | ₨1,372 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $36 (₨3,009) | ₨2,007 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $7 (₨598) | ₨817 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.01 (₨334) | ₨226 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.63 (₨136) | ₨179 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $697 (₨58,059) | ₨53,125 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.18 (₨15) | ₨1.29 | + 1075% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $52 (₨4,339) | ₨1,424 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.11 (₨259) | ₨266 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 70% more expensive than in India
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