Cost of living in Venezuela compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (NZ$27) | NZ$25 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.58 (NZ$5.86) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.93 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$2.49 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.56 (NZ$4.19) | NZ$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.77 (NZ$2.90) | NZ$9 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.59 (NZ$5.88) | NZ$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.76 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.50 (NZ$4.09) | NZ$4.03 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.37 (NZ$2.24) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (NZ$17) | NZ$18 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.19 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$4.43 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.26 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$2.81 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $693 (NZ$1,135) | NZ$4,192 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $559 (NZ$917) | NZ$3,356 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (NZ$66) | NZ$217 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $462 (NZ$757) | NZ$2,542 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $316 (NZ$518) | NZ$2,198 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $30 (NZ$49) | NZ$156 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (NZ$40) | NZ$87 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $166 (NZ$272) | NZ$598 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $90 (NZ$148) | NZ$187 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $6 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (NZ$18) | NZ$34 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $46 (NZ$76) | NZ$142 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (NZ$46) | NZ$92 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $105 (NZ$172) | NZ$197 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $76 (NZ$124) | NZ$216 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $29,536 (NZ$48,400) | NZ$46,501 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (NZ$0.82) | NZ$2.77 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (NZ$48) | NZ$186 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 7% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.86 (NZ$6) | NZ$17 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (NZ$16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (NZ$60) | NZ$60 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (NZ$17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.37 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.70 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.32 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.79 (NZ$4.58) | NZ$2.83 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.19 (NZ$3.59) | NZ$3.49 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $12 (NZ$19) | NZ$38 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Venezuela | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (NZ$35) | NZ$82 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (NZ$14) | NZ$42 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $60 (NZ$98) | NZ$255 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $54 (NZ$88) | NZ$133 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.16 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.89 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.44 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$13 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $559 (NZ$916) | NZ$1,174 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (NZ$0.96) | NZ$0.51 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $62 (NZ$102) | NZ$66 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 (NZ$5.83) | NZ$40 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand
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