Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (RM68) | RM20 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (RM41) | RM19 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.65 (RM16) | RM11 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.94 (RM9) | RM8 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (RM12) | RM12 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.77 (RM8) | RM8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.87 (RM17) | RM28 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (RM23) | RM12 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.50 (RM11) | RM7 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.41 (RM6) | RM13 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (RM49) | RM74 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.24 (RM10) | RM5.19 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.26 (RM5.65) | RM4.68 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $717 (RM3,201) | RM3,764 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $586 (RM2,615) | RM2,382 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (RM180) | RM276 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $482 (RM2,153) | RM2,377 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $341 (RM1,521) | RM1,592 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $30 (RM132) | RM206 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 (RM114) | RM111 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $166 (RM743) | RM1,115 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (RM412) | RM403 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (RM32) | RM24 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (RM53) | RM29 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $54 (RM243) | RM249 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 (RM159) | RM162 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (RM488) | RM339 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $83 (RM372) | RM317 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 39% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,020 (RM134,038) | RM151,948 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (RM2.23) | RM2.25 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $31 (RM140) | RM52 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.86 (RM17) | RM15 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (RM44) | RM37 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (RM162) | RM80 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (RM46) | RM32 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.93 (RM18) | RM13 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.99 (RM22) | RM13 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.00 (RM13) | RM8 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.40 (RM11) | RM11 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 (RM59) | RM44 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 74% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Venezuela | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $29 (RM130) | RM115 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (RM41) | RM39 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (RM286) | RM361 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $57 (RM256) | RM141 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (RM45) | RM35 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.42 (RM20) | RM14 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.47 (RM7) | RM19 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (RM2,560) | RM2,486 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (RM2.61) | RM0.50 | + 423% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $64 (RM284) | RM211 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 (RM16) | RM18 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,908 prices entered by 250 different people.
Cost of living in Venezuela is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia
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