I apologize because I should have given more context as to why I'm making these comparisons. I'm Venezuelan and have lived in Peru for many years. I returned to Venezuela and, in the process, I've been evaluating the cost of living here. Many people comment that product prices in Venezuela are much higher than in Peru (there are more than 2 million Venezuelans in Peru), and on the other hand, there are people who have returned to Venezuela and say that everything is "fine." So here I am, evaluating everything that's happening around me and realizing how much of a difference there is in product prices.

Of course, yes, you're absolutely right. Oil and margarine, in particular, are products that are consumed a lot here in Venezuela, so it's something I definitely need to mention. On the other hand, soda and chips like Pringles obviously don't belong in the basic food basket, but I took photos of those products to compare with those in Peru. I focused especially on my shopping list, which was just a few things for about 15 days, and that day we also bought some ingredients to make hamburgers at home, which is why soda was on the list. Now, for someone on a very tight budget, of course, soda and snacks shouldn't be a priority. They should focus solely on vegetables, mostly meat, and some carbohydrates like rice (that's what I do).

I'm from Venezuela. I emigrated to Peru years ago, and after a long time, I returned to Venezuela to visit my family.

My idea to compare prices came about because some of my acquaintances who traveled from Peru to Venezuela commented that prices in Venezuela are three times more expensive than in Peru. While I'm here, I'm going to compare prices with those in Peru.

Yes, this comparison seems a bit random. I'll give you some context: I'm from Venezuela. I emigrated many years ago. When I left, prices were completely out of control. There was extreme scarcity, with people standing in long lines to buy a kilo of rice. The price of rationed food was basically zero. Other food was unavailable, and if you were lucky enough to find it at a grocery store, the prices were astronomical. The point is that there wasn't even a base price for any food. On top of that, hyperinflation has obviously made things worse. I emigrated to Peru, and for the past seven years, prices have been "stable." Obviously, there have been price increases, as in any country in recent years, but Peru in South America is currently the country with the most "stable" economy. I returned to Venezuela for a visit after many years. Some acquaintances who are Venezuelan and live in Peru mentioned, the times they were here, that prices here are very high compared to Peru. So yes, here I am visiting my family and at the same time keeping track of prices on everything that is purchased and then comparing it with the prices in Peru

In Peru, fruits and vegetables are quite cheap, especially in the provinces, including cheese, eggs, and chicken, just as you mention. In Venezuela, the situation is different because many have had their land expropriated and others have simply stopped producing. The only thing I know is that in the interior of the country, specifically in the plains, cheese is much cheaper since it's produced directly there.

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