Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 8% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (159 kr) | 120 kr | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (103 kr) | 88 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.07 (32 kr) | 59 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.16 (22 kr) | 14 kr | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.70 (28 kr) | 38 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.54 (16 kr) | 34 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.84 (29 kr) | 52 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.41 (56 kr) | 27 kr | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.92 (20 kr) | 12 kr | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.58 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (101 kr) | 115 kr | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.10 (22 kr) | 22 kr | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.16 (12 kr) | 22 kr | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $816 (8,433 kr) | 17,188 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $479 (4,949 kr) | 13,337 kr | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $64 (666 kr) | 1,030 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $390 (4,027 kr) | 10,278 kr | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $336 (3,476 kr) | 7,038 kr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (436 kr) | 562 kr | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $37 (384 kr) | 287 kr | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $304 (3,137 kr) | 3,242 kr | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $150 (1,553 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (69 kr) | 150 kr | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (114 kr) | 164 kr | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $41 (424 kr) | 863 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $29 (305 kr) | 329 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (949 kr) | 887 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (791 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,400 (252,162 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.64 (7 kr) | 19 kr | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (303 kr) | 754 kr | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 8% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.32 (34 kr) | 70 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (77 kr) | 100 kr | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (386 kr) | 249 kr | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.29 (55 kr) | 33 kr | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.29 (34 kr) | 35 kr | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.11 (42 kr) | 33 kr | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.05 (21 kr) | 22 kr | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.80 (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (140 kr) | 281 kr | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (227 kr) | 478 kr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (99 kr) | 284 kr | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $47 (490 kr) | 810 kr | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $42 (430 kr) | 902 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $11 (110 kr) | 138 kr | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.91 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.67 (17 kr) | 74 kr | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $647 (6,691 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.29 (3.02 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $44 (454 kr) | 333 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.50 (36 kr) | 66 kr | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 31% cheaper than in Sweden
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