Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Venezuela is 132% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Venezuela | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $22 (50,410 Shilling) | 10,939 Shilling | + 361% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (25,718 Shilling) | 11,833 Shilling | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.25 (7,595 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.30 (5,372 Shilling) | 3,011 Shilling | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | US $3.05 (7,131 Shilling) | 3,980 Shilling | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.87 (4,382 Shilling) | 1,847 Shilling | + 137% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.26 (7,634 Shilling) | 8,051 Shilling | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.31 (12,426 Shilling) | 1,227 Shilling | + 913% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.25 (5,260 Shilling) | 3,562 Shilling | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.72 (4,018 Shilling) | 2,446 Shilling | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (23,642 Shilling) | 16,656 Shilling | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.35 (5,503 Shilling) | 3,395 Shilling | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.19 (2,783 Shilling) | 1,192 Shilling | + 133% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Venezuela is 58% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Venezuela | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $846 (1,979,755 Shilling) | 853,839 Shilling | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $464 (1,086,874 Shilling) | 402,559 Shilling | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $60 (140,268 Shilling) | 124,484 Shilling | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $534 (1,249,396 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $329 (770,576 Shilling) | 274,360 Shilling | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $38 (89,471 Shilling) | 151,280 Shilling | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 (64,858 Shilling) | 35,392 Shilling | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $269 (628,608 Shilling) | 1,244,840 Shilling | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $142 (332,537 Shilling) | 197,441 Shilling | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 (19,319 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $11 (24,690 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Venezuela is 63% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Venezuela | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $48 (112,469 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 1507% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $29 (67,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (216,117 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 1341% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $76 (177,972 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 790% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Venezuela is 19% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Venezuela | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $24,872 (58,200,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.53 (1,245 Shilling) | 2,650 Shilling | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 (64,068 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 139% | |
Personal Care | + 111% | |||
Personal Care in Venezuela is 111% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Venezuela | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.98 (9,309 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $9 (21,512 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 115% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $41 (96,190 Shilling) | 39,226 Shilling | + 145% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.83 (13,633 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 173% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.07 (9,523 Shilling) | 3,750 Shilling | + 154% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.44 (10,390 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.61 (6,113 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.07 (4,844 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $15 (35,152 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 603% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Venezuela is 102% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Venezuela | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 (50,379 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 620% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $7 (17,311 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $53 (124,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $39 (90,686 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (22,100 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 1005% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.77 (11,167 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.58 (3,701 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $783 (1,832,520 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 511% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.33 (770 Shilling) | 628 Shilling | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $58 (135,726 Shilling) | 41,619 Shilling | + 226% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.28 (7,669 Shilling) | 4,350 Shilling | + 76% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 72% more expensive than in Tanzania
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