Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 85% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Venezuela | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 (₨986) | ₨269 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (₨506) | ₨350 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.27 (₨152) | ₨172 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.31 (₨108) | ₨35 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.04 (₨141) | ₨99 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (₨87) | ₨87 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.25 (₨151) | ₨160 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.31 (₨247) | ₨95 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.25 (₨104) | ₨56 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.72 (₨80) | ₨70 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (₨473) | ₨472 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.35 (₨109) | ₨76 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.21 (₨56) | ₨10 | + 461% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Venezuela | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $833 (₨38,744) | ₨50,890 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $457 (₨21,258) | ₨23,651 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $44 (₨2,058) | ₨2,840 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $534 (₨24,822) | ₨27,201 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $329 (₨15,309) | ₨13,679 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $38 (₨1,778) | ₨2,000 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 (₨1,289) | ₨692 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $269 (₨12,489) | ₨27,685 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $142 (₨6,607) | ₨7,679 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (₨384) | ₨250 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (₨491) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 40% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Venezuela | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (₨2,253) | ₨2,280 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (₨1,314) | ₨3,120 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $93 (₨4,335) | ₨4,720 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (₨3,588) | ₨3,000 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Venezuela | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,872 (₨1,156,311) | ₨1,376,100 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (₨25) | ₨75 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (₨1,273) | ₨1,500 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 18% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Venezuela | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.98 (₨185) | ₨125 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (₨427) | ₨400 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (₨1,911) | ₨800 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.83 (₨271) | ₨150 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.07 (₨189) | ₨156 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.44 (₨206) | ₨300 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.60 (₨121) | ₨125 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.13 (₨99) | ₨75 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $15 (₨698) | ₨600 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 67% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Venezuela | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (₨1,000) | ₨1,000 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $7 (₨344) | ₨600 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (₨2,475) | ₨1,000 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $39 (₨1,802) | ₨1,400 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (₨439) | ₨300 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.84 (₨225) | ₨125 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (₨74) | ₨175 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $783 (₨36,408) | ₨25,000 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.33 (₨15) | ₨1.00 | + 1431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $58 (₨2,697) | ₨1,300 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (₨148) | ₨240 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 13% more expensive than in Mauritius
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