Cost of living in Venezuela compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venezuela is 22% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Venezuela | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (SGD $20) | SGD $15 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $10 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.65 (SGD $4.88) | SGD $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.94 (SGD $2.59) | SGD $3.87 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.72 (SGD $3.64) | SGD $5.62 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.77 (SGD $2.37) | SGD $3.96 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.87 (SGD $5.18) | SGD $13 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.19 (SGD $7) | SGD $6 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.50 (SGD $3.34) | SGD $3.31 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.41 (SGD $1.89) | SGD $5.33 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (SGD $15) | SGD $32 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.24 (SGD $3.00) | SGD $3.06 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.26 (SGD $1.69) | SGD $3.57 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Venezuela is 80% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Venezuela | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $717 (SGD $960) | SGD $6,592 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $586 (SGD $784) | SGD $4,714 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $40 (SGD $54) | SGD $229 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $482 (SGD $646) | SGD $4,102 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $341 (SGD $456) | SGD $3,403 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $30 (SGD $40) | SGD $141 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $26 (SGD $34) | SGD $49 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $166 (SGD $223) | SGD $710 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $92 (SGD $123) | SGD $177 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $7 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $12 (SGD $16) | SGD $23 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Venezuela is 29% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Venezuela | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $54 (SGD $73) | SGD $105 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $36 (SGD $48) | SGD $66 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $109 (SGD $146) | SGD $176 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $83 (SGD $111) | SGD $206 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Venezuela is 63% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Venezuela | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $30,020 (SGD $40,191) | SGD $156,163 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (SGD $0.67) | SGD $2.92 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $31 (SGD $42) | SGD $84 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Venezuela is 48% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Venezuela | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $3.86 (SGD $5.17) | SGD $18 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $10 (SGD $13) | SGD $37 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (SGD $49) | SGD $110 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $10 (SGD $14) | SGD $13 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.93 (SGD $5.26) | SGD $6 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $4.99 (SGD $7) | SGD $14 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.00 (SGD $4.01) | SGD $5.08 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.40 (SGD $3.21) | SGD $9 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $13 (SGD $18) | SGD $35 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Venezuela is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Venezuela | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $29 (SGD $39) | SGD $55 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $32 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $64 (SGD $86) | SGD $477 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $57 (SGD $77) | SGD $172 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $10 (SGD $14) | SGD $22 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.42 (SGD $5.92) | SGD $8 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.47 (SGD $1.97) | SGD $12 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $573 (SGD $768) | SGD $922 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.59 (SGD $0.78) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $64 (SGD $85) | SGD $211 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.56 (SGD $4.76) | SGD $16 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venezuela is 61% cheaper than in Singapore
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