Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Sweden
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Venezuela is 9% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (166 kr) | 147 kr | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (94 kr) | 99 kr | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $4.10 (45 kr) | 66 kr | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.94 (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (30 kr) | 41 kr | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.82 (20 kr) | 40 kr | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.70 (41 kr) | 56 kr | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.46 (60 kr) | 32 kr | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.07 (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.35 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (114 kr) | 123 kr | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.25 (25 kr) | 27 kr | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.24 (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 30% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Venezuela is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $828 (9,061 kr) | 22,090 kr | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $571 (6,251 kr) | 15,073 kr | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (442 kr) | 723 kr | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $497 (5,437 kr) | 15,155 kr | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $344 (3,771 kr) | 11,441 kr | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 (461 kr) | 370 kr | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $25 (279 kr) | 210 kr | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $182 (1,991 kr) | 6,204 kr | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (1,194 kr) | 1,231 kr | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (82 kr) | 85 kr | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (130 kr) | 373 kr | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Venezuela is 28% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 (583 kr) | 938 kr | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 (324 kr) | 449 kr | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $111 (1,213 kr) | 1,313 kr | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $80 (881 kr) | 1,164 kr | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Venezuela is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,577 (312,842 kr) | 268,406 kr | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (5.47 kr) | 19 kr | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $31 (344 kr) | 881 kr | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Venezuela is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.71 (41 kr) | 98 kr | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (108 kr) | 147 kr | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 (411 kr) | 328 kr | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (114 kr) | 65 kr | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.20 (46 kr) | 59 kr | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.65 (62 kr) | 48 kr | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.88 (32 kr) | 38 kr | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.38 (26 kr) | 27 kr | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $14 (158 kr) | 420 kr | - 62% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Venezuela is 12% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Venezuela | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $32 (350 kr) | 449 kr | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (100 kr) | 317 kr | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (701 kr) | 921 kr | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $60 (661 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (111 kr) | 226 kr | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.41 (48 kr) | 53 kr | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.46 (16 kr) | 82 kr | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (6,276 kr) | 4,366 kr | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (6 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 220% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $100 (1,091 kr) | 530 kr | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.18 (35 kr) | 73 kr | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 31% cheaper than in Sweden
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