Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Venezuela | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 (81 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (43 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.21 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.97 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.11 (12 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.32 (20 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.31 (9 ₪) | 4.89 ₪ | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.80 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (42 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.43 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.18 (4.48 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Venezuela | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $792 (3,014 ₪) | 8,515 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $391 (1,489 ₪) | 6,500 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $54 (204 ₪) | 822 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $491 (1,869 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $315 (1,200 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (160 ₪) | 579 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (103 ₪) | 104 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $263 (1,003 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $140 (534 ₪) | 469 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (31 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (37 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Venezuela | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (202 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (112 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $108 (410 ₪) | 453 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (347 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Venezuela | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,597 (97,434 ₪) | 144,112 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 (1.96 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (110 ₪) | 214 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Venezuela | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.51 (17 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (42 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (142 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.92 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.38 (17 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.88 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.95 (11 ₪) | 5.78 ₪ | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.43 (9 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (54 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Venezuela | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (81 ₪) | 189 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (29 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $55 (211 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $36 (137 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $7 (27 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.01 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.63 (6 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $697 (2,653 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.18 (0.69 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $52 (198 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.11 (12 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.807
ILS
/
USD
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 38% cheaper than in Israel
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