Cost of living in Venezuela compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (₨1,301) | ₨396 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (₨744) | ₨358 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.79 (₨328) | ₨174 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (₨170) | ₨61 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (₨235) | ₨100 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.82 (₨158) | ₨45 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.70 (₨320) | ₨293 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.46 (₨472) | ₨201 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.07 (₨179) | ₨39 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.35 (₨117) | ₨171 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (₨902) | ₨981 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (₨195) | ₨95 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (₨107) | ₨42 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $765 (₨66,154) | ₨46,883 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $571 (₨49,367) | ₨29,823 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (₨3,489) | ₨5,751 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $497 (₨42,937) | ₨27,062 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $344 (₨29,776) | ₨17,521 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (₨3,639) | ₨5,625 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (₨2,201) | ₨768 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $182 (₨15,722) | ₨27,448 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (₨9,432) | ₨11,425 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (₨644) | ₨472 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (₨1,030) | ₨852 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (₨4,601) | ₨2,518 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 (₨3,074) | ₨2,680 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 (₨9,579) | ₨4,212 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 (₨6,957) | ₨2,952 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,577 (₨2,470,556) | ₨1,945,290 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (₨43) | ₨103 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (₨2,519) | ₨1,494 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.71 (₨321) | ₨96 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (₨852) | ₨252 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (₨3,063) | ₨1,154 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (₨898) | ₨364 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.20 (₨363) | ₨246 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.65 (₨488) | ₨277 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.88 (₨249) | ₨175 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 (₨206) | ₨86 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (₨1,245) | ₨303 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Venezuela | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $32 (₨2,765) | ₨1,435 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (₨786) | ₨651 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (₨5,538) | ₨1,802 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $60 (₨5,222) | ₨2,158 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (₨880) | ₨578 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.41 (₨382) | ₨211 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.46 (₨126) | ₨198 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (₨49,562) | ₨44,324 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (₨51) | ₨6 | + 691% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $100 (₨8,616) | ₨1,831 | + 371% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (₨275) | ₨288 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 71% more expensive than in India
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