Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 6% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (€15) | €15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (€9) | €9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.10 (€2.97) | €4.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.14 (€2.05) | €1.09 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.65 (€2.54) | €3.87 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.52 (€1.45) | €2.47 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.96 (€2.83) | €5.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.48 (€5.24) | €2.80 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.89 (€1.81) | €1.55 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.59 (€1.52) | €1.30 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $13 (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.21 (€2.12) | €3.16 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.20 (€1.15) | €1.41 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $770 (€737) | €2,058 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $471 (€451) | €1,674 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $73 (€70) | €214 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $385 (€369) | €1,392 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $317 (€303) | €1,102 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (€44) | €128 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $39 (€37) | €41 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $264 (€252) | €369 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $155 (€148) | €121 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $6 (€6) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $13 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $39 (€38) | €91 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $32 (€30) | €43 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $87 (€83) | €98 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $74 (€71) | €144 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $26,371 (€25,241) | €29,097 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.76 (€0.73) | €2.13 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $30 (€29) | €76 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.03 (€3.86) | €3.40 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (€35) | €56 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.10 (€4.88) | €5.40 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $2.84 (€2.72) | €3.38 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.41 (€4.22) | €4.14 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.05 (€1.96) | €1.71 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.80 (€1.72) | €2.02 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 28% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (€20) | €58 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $11 (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $55 (€52) | €248 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $38 (€36) | €75 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $12 (€11) | €12 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.65 (€3.49) | €3.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (€1.51) | €4.99 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $657 (€629) | €549 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.29 (€0.28) | €0.13 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $40 (€38) | €42 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.68 (€3.52) | €7 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands
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