Cost of living in Venezuela compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (NZ$31) | NZ$21 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (NZ$17) | NZ$14 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (NZ$5.22) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.29 (NZ$3.68) | NZ$2.62 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.04 (NZ$4.88) | NZ$9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.92 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.29 (NZ$5.27) | NZ$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.35 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.77 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.36 (NZ$3.79) | NZ$3.54 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.76 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$5.48 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (NZ$16) | NZ$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.39 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$3.65 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.20 (NZ$1.93) | NZ$2.80 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $809 (NZ$1,297) | NZ$3,710 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $438 (NZ$702) | NZ$2,875 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $59 (NZ$95) | NZ$250 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $518 (NZ$831) | NZ$2,404 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $318 (NZ$509) | NZ$1,964 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $46 (NZ$74) | NZ$188 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 (NZ$45) | NZ$82 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $264 (NZ$423) | NZ$662 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $144 (NZ$231) | NZ$228 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (NZ$13) | NZ$14 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (NZ$18) | NZ$33 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (NZ$77) | NZ$123 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (NZ$46) | NZ$83 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $90 (NZ$145) | NZ$168 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $75 (NZ$121) | NZ$211 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,090 (NZ$38,643) | NZ$37,966 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (NZ$0.85) | NZ$2.76 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (NZ$44) | NZ$144 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.98 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (NZ$66) | NZ$70 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.62 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.92 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.47 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.78 (NZ$4.46) | NZ$3.45 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.07 (NZ$3.32) | NZ$4.34 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $16 (NZ$25) | NZ$36 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (NZ$33) | NZ$74 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (NZ$13) | NZ$40 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (NZ$85) | NZ$138 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $39 (NZ$62) | NZ$125 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.68 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.53 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.56 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$11 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $783 (NZ$1,256) | NZ$912 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.33 (NZ$0.53) | NZ$0.45 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $57 (NZ$92) | NZ$66 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.28 (NZ$5.25) | NZ$38 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand
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