Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 7% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $21 ($U833) | $U747 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 ($U424) | $U449 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.30 ($U129) | $U208 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.10 ($U82) | $U43 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.07 ($U120) | $U189 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.90 ($U74) | $U103 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.52 ($U138) | $U276 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.24 ($U205) | $U91 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.23 ($U87) | $U65 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.68 ($U66) | $U96 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 ($U449) | $U401 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.40 ($U94) | $U135 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.23 ($U48) | $U74 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $810 ($U31,713) | $U41,857 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $437 ($U17,102) | $U25,102 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $42 ($U1,652) | $U4,196 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $518 ($U20,288) | $U28,461 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $319 ($U12,495) | $U18,921 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $42 ($U1,653) | $U3,481 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $28 ($U1,096) | $U1,242 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $256 ($U10,037) | $U15,030 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $130 ($U5,089) | $U5,652 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $8 ($U316) | $U301 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 ($U383) | $U301 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 26% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $53 ($U2,092) | $U3,418 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $30 ($U1,161) | $U1,556 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $107 ($U4,172) | $U4,591 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $92 ($U3,603) | $U4,423 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $25,842 ($U1,012,196) | $U1,217,570 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.51 ($U20) | $U73 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $27 ($U1,054) | $U2,322 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.55 ($U178) | $U347 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 ($U444) | $U538 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 ($U1,424) | $U2,157 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $4.92 ($U193) | $U339 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $4.62 ($U181) | $U162 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.90 ($U192) | $U335 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.97 ($U116) | $U104 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.50 ($U98) | $U159 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 ($U517) | $U535 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 36% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Venezuela | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $22 ($U843) | $U1,249 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $8 ($U305) | $U645 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $55 ($U2,167) | $U1,385 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $36 ($U1,400) | $U3,503 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $7 ($U286) | $U426 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.00 ($U157) | $U218 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.62 ($U63) | $U190 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $725 ($U28,393) | $U44,095 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.16 ($U6) | $U6 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $47 ($U1,845) | $U2,896 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.15 ($U123) | $U199 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay
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