Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 87% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (RM87) | RM16 | + 454% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (RM48) | RM18 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (RM14) | RM9 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.30 (RM10) | RM7 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.04 (RM13) | RM9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (RM8) | RM6 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.26 (RM14) | RM22 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.31 (RM24) | RM11 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.25 (RM10) | RM4.90 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.72 (RM8) | RM13 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (RM45) | RM74 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.35 (RM10) | RM4.93 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.19 (RM5.27) | RM3.49 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 5% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $846 (RM3,748) | RM2,921 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $455 (RM2,018) | RM2,240 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $60 (RM266) | RM284 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $534 (RM2,365) | RM2,069 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $329 (RM1,459) | RM1,296 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $36 (RM159) | RM965 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 (RM123) | RM100 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $264 (RM1,169) | RM2,327 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $144 (RM638) | RM562 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (RM38) | RM28 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (RM47) | RM36 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 14% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (RM213) | RM193 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $29 (RM128) | RM122 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $93 (RM412) | RM296 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $76 (RM337) | RM246 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,872 (RM110,172) | RM162,896 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (RM2.36) | RM2.33 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (RM121) | RM86 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.98 (RM18) | RM8 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (RM41) | RM16 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (RM182) | RM149 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.83 (RM26) | RM44 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.07 (RM18) | RM11 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.44 (RM20) | RM15 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.61 (RM12) | RM20 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.07 (RM9) | RM7 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $15 (RM67) | RM30 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (RM92) | RM126 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $7 (RM33) | RM38 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (RM236) | RM211 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $39 (RM172) | RM127 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (RM42) | RM85 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.77 (RM21) | RM18 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (RM7) | RM18 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $783 (RM3,469) | RM2,145 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.33 (RM1.46) | RM0.24 | + 515% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $58 (RM257) | RM158 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.27 (RM14) | RM17 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.430
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia
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