Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Sweden
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Venezuela is 8% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $20 (203 kr) | 141 kr | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (103 kr) | 101 kr | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.95 (31 kr) | 67 kr | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.01 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (28 kr) | 44 kr | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.72 (18 kr) | 42 kr | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.96 (31 kr) | 55 kr | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.91 (51 kr) | 33 kr | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.00 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.50 (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (112 kr) | 118 kr | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.21 (23 kr) | 24 kr | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.18 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 30% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Venezuela is 62% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $758 (7,848 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $441 (4,573 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $39 (407 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $422 (4,375 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $301 (3,113 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $39 (407 kr) | 410 kr | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 (270 kr) | 324 kr | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $217 (2,250 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (1,131 kr) | 1,233 kr | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (73 kr) | 109 kr | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $8 (80 kr) | 288 kr | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Venezuela is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $44 (454 kr) | 879 kr | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (307 kr) | 453 kr | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $106 (1,098 kr) | 1,017 kr | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $83 (863 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Venezuela is 59% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $27,679 (286,694 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.49 (5.12 kr) | 20 kr | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $26 (267 kr) | 917 kr | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.30 (45 kr) | 56 kr | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (105 kr) | 259 kr | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (372 kr) | 277 kr | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $3.69 (38 kr) | 40 kr | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.03 (42 kr) | 36 kr | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.26 (44 kr) | 36 kr | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.64 (27 kr) | 41 kr | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.33 (24 kr) | 20 kr | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $11 (117 kr) | 316 kr | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Venezuela is 59% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $17 (180 kr) | 488 kr | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $8 (79 kr) | 317 kr | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $57 (593 kr) | 944 kr | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $41 (429 kr) | 904 kr | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $5.87 (61 kr) | 147 kr | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.74 (39 kr) | 44 kr | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.49 (15 kr) | 72 kr | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $512 (5,304 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.18 (1.83 kr) | 8 kr | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (391 kr) | 439 kr | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.09 (32 kr) | 70 kr | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 48% cheaper than in Sweden
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