Cost of living comparison

Venezuela

compared to

Philippines

Philippines vs. Venezuela Cost of Living Summary

Philippines is 5.1% cheaper than Venezuela overall.

Restaurants: pay 61.7% less in Philippines
Groceries: pay 15.9% less in Philippines
Transportation: pay 24.7% less in Philippines
Housing: pay 40.9% more in Philippines
Childcare: pay 87.0% more in Philippines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 7.3% less in Philippines
Clothing: pay 29.2% less in Philippines

The cost of childcare and housing in Philippines are more expensive than in Venezuela. Expenses including restaurants, clothing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Philippines.

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Philippines vs. Venezuela Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Philippines instead of Venezuela, you would:

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pay 61.7% less for restaurants

	Venezuela	Philippines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.26 VEF82.44	$3.66 ₱230.42	-55.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.58 VEF105.56	$3.23 ₱203.25	-69.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.48 VEF14.77	$0.73 ₱45.74	-51.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.16 VEF11.58	$0.40 ₱25.06	-65.7%
Average			-61.7%

Venezuela vs. Philippines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 15.9% less for groceries

	Venezuela	Philippines
Bread 1 loaf	$1.88 VEF18.74	$1.15 ₱72.70	-38.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.24 VEF32.34	$3.30 ₱208.05	+1.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.76 VEF77.39	$6.50 ₱409.51	-16.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.87 VEF28.60	$1.97 ₱124.13	-31.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.13 VEF31.20	$1.82 ₱114.44	-41.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.15 VEF21.43	$1.27 ₱80.03	-40.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.73 VEF7.27	$0.64 ₱40.04	-12.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.76 VEF7.63	$1.14 ₱72.11	+49.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.90 VEF8.99	$0.60 ₱37.83	-33.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.86 VEF8.62	$0.91 ₱57.20	+5.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.77 VEF7.67	$1.01 ₱63.69	+31.4%
Average			-15.9%

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pay 24.7% less for transportation

	Venezuela	Philippines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.52 VEF25.12	$4.37 ₱275.11	+73.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.00 VEF289.26	$12.98 ₱817.46	-55.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$26,527.78 VEF265K	$20,989.85 ₱1M	-20.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$20.23 VEF201.73	$2.59 ₱163.09	-87.2%
Average			-24.7%

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pay 40.9% more for housing

	Venezuela	Philippines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$32.33 VEF322.49	$25.62 ₱1,613.68	-20.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$229.92 VEF2,293.30	$267.48 ₱16,849.92	+16.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$144.91 VEF1,445.38	$170.01 ₱10,709.57	+17.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$18.46 VEF184.16	$85.57 ₱5,390.60	+363.5%
Average			+40.9%

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pay 87.0% more for childcare

	Venezuela	Philippines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$82.50 VEF822.90	$162.60 ₱10,243.03	+97.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,042.86 VEF40,325.48	$7,174.58 ₱452K	+77.5%
Average			+87.0%

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pay 7.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Venezuela	Philippines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.60 VEF15.99	$1.24 ₱78.00	-22.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.49 VEF24.84	$2.15 ₱135.51	-13.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.91 VEF29.07	$2.72 ₱171.21	-6.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$34.32 VEF342.37	$30.00 ₱1,889.99	-12.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.44 VEF44.33	$5.33 ₱335.98	+20.0%
Average			-7.3%

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pay 29.2% less for clothing

	Venezuela	Philippines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.42 VEF482.92	$37.72 ₱2,376.14	-22.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.47 VEF423.65	$22.70 ₱1,430.17	-46.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$85.14 VEF849.19	$68.85 ₱4,337.27	-19.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$76.63 VEF764.38	$57.10 ₱3,597.19	-25.5%
Average			-29.2%

Venezuela vs. Philippines - Cost of clothing

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