Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 16% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Venezuela | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $18 (65 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (35 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.31 (12 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.26 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.92 (11 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.93 (7 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.16 (12 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.08 (18 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.32 (8 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.73 (6 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (37 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.32 (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.09 (3.96 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 70% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Venezuela | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $864 (3,147 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $408 (1,486 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $37 (134 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $496 (1,805 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (1,067 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $32 (117 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $29 (105 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $271 (988 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $143 (521 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (30 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (37 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 33% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Venezuela | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $45 (164 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $28 (100 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $91 (332 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $64 (234 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Venezuela | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $22,764 (82,885 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.58 (2.10 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (100 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 25% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Venezuela | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.48 (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (29 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $46 (166 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.38 (16 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.86 (14 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.42 (16 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.68 (10 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.08 (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $18 (64 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 42% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Venezuela | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $25 (90 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (31 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $57 (207 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $43 (156 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (36 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.26 (16 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.53 (5.58 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $770 (2,805 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.22 (0.81 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $54 (198 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.12 (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 44% cheaper than in Qatar
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