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WorkingLime OP t1_iub70wz wrote

Yes, prices are in USD. Ironically here the most used currency is the USD as there is no trust in the Bolivar.

Yes, ONE month of wage (minimum) is less than 16 USD. Average is around 100 USD monthly, 200 USD is possible.

https://www.wfp.org/countries/venezuela-bolivarian-republic (Currently 130 Bs. -Bolivares, are less than 16 USD)

https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=130&From=VES&To=USD

Yes, a hamburguer is 4 USD.

Yes, I like to post this kind of things to make awareness about the situation here.

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leolugosi t1_iubgoup wrote

How much a gallon of gas?

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WorkingLime OP t1_iubhf8w wrote

You could get 120 litres per month subsidized at a very low price (like 3 cents per litre), but you need to stay in line for days and not everyone can get it.

"Free" price (which usually means making a line anyway, maybe 1h depends where you live) is 0.50 USD per litre.

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leolugosi t1_iubpgey wrote

So you have to make a serious choice to get your mouthy gas or can afford to eat for lunch

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WorkingLime OP t1_iubrj4n wrote

No gas needed if you earn monthly minimum wage

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