Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Venezuela | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $17 (€15) | €11 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.47 (€3.15) | €3.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.03 (€1.84) | €0.97 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.55 (€2.32) | €3.22 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.72 (€1.56) | €2.12 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.66 (€3.33) | €5.10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.34 (€4.85) | €2.01 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.28 (€2.07) | €1.39 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.37 (€1.24) | €1.11 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (€9) | €5.43 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.18 (€1.98) | €2.07 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.29 (€1.17) | €0.88 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Venezuela | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $940 (€854) | €1,411 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $560 (€508) | €988 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (€37) | €131 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $476 (€432) | €1,026 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $304 (€276) | €713 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $30 (€27) | €85 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $24 (€22) | €27 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $177 (€161) | €377 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $90 (€82) | €143 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $6 (€5.75) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Venezuela | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $43 (€39) | €92 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $26 (€23) | €35 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $106 (€97) | €91 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 (€73) | €87 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Venezuela | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,535 (€25,918) | €27,780 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (€0.45) | €1.78 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (€27) | €37 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Venezuela | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.06 (€3.69) | €4.92 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 (€35) | €70 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (€9) | €3.28 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.35 (€3.95) | €4.18 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.11 (€3.74) | €4.36 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.70 (€2.45) | €2.04 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.20 (€1.99) | €2.40 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $11 (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 26% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Venezuela | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (€19) | €34 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (€8) | €15 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $60 (€54) | €69 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $54 (€49) | €49 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 (€10) | €8 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.10 (€3.73) | €3.06 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.49 (€1.35) | €1.86 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $559 (€508) | €544 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (€0.53) | €0.21 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $62 (€56) | €36 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 (€3.23) | €5.16 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 16% cheaper than in Portugal
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