Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Venezuela is 15% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Venezuela | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 38 | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 32 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $4.10 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 18 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.94 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 14 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.82 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.70 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 17 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.46 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 9 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.07 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.36 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.35 (﷼ 5.06) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (﷼ 39) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 9 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (﷼ 4.64) | ﷼ 3.70 | + 25% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Venezuela is 56% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Venezuela | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $828 (﷼ 3,104) | ﷼ 6,868 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $571 (﷼ 2,142) | ﷼ 4,375 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (﷼ 151) | ﷼ 451 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $497 (﷼ 1,863) | ﷼ 4,946 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $344 (﷼ 1,292) | ﷼ 3,152 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (﷼ 158) | ﷼ 454 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (﷼ 95) | ﷼ 270 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $182 (﷼ 682) | ﷼ 1,006 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (﷼ 409) | ﷼ 472 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 47 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (﷼ 45) | ﷼ 32 | + 41% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Venezuela is 33% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Venezuela | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (﷼ 200) | ﷼ 198 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (﷼ 111) | ﷼ 224 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 (﷼ 416) | ﷼ 438 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 (﷼ 302) | ﷼ 623 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Venezuela is 6% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Venezuela | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,577 (﷼ 107,178) | ﷼ 66,510 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (﷼ 1.88) | ﷼ 2.27 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $31 (﷼ 118) | ﷼ 155 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Venezuela is 44% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Venezuela | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.71 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 22 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 141 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 (﷼ 141) | ﷼ 275 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 69 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.20 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 22 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.65 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 20 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.88 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 16 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 19 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 30 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Venezuela is 5% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Venezuela | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $32 (﷼ 120) | ﷼ 170 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 127 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (﷼ 240) | ﷼ 222 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $60 (﷼ 227) | ﷼ 431 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (﷼ 38) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.41 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 19 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.46 (﷼ 5.47) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (﷼ 2,150) | ﷼ 2,830 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (﷼ 2.20) | ﷼ 0.30 | + 622% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $100 (﷼ 374) | ﷼ 432 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 27 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
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USD
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 21% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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