Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (€15) | €20 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.65 (€3.46) | €5.91 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.94 (€1.84) | €1.35 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (€2.58) | €4.62 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.77 (€1.68) | €2.73 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.87 (€3.68) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (€4.93) | €2.57 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.50 (€2.37) | €2.04 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.41 (€1.34) | €1.76 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (€11) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.24 (€2.13) | €3.07 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.26 (€1.20) | €1.55 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 68% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $717 (€681) | €2,356 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $586 (€556) | €2,044 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (€38) | €231 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $482 (€458) | €1,594 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $341 (€324) | €1,303 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $30 (€28) | €199 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 (€24) | €42 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $166 (€158) | €295 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (€88) | €117 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (€11) | €17 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 19% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $54 (€52) | €97 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 (€34) | €33 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (€104) | €105 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $83 (€79) | €107 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,020 (€28,514) | €34,203 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (€0.47) | €2.05 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $31 (€30) | €88 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.86 (€3.67) | €3.62 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (€9) | €14 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (€35) | €71 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.93 (€3.73) | €4.98 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.99 (€4.74) | €4.58 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.00 (€2.85) | €2.11 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.40 (€2.28) | €3.41 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 (€13) | €28 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Venezuela | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $29 (€28) | €56 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (€9) | €30 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (€61) | €220 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $57 (€54) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.42 (€4.20) | €4.15 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.47 (€1.40) | €6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (€545) | €670 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (€0.56) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $64 (€60) | €54 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 (€3.38) | €11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands
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