As the internal production is real low, everything has to be imported. Most importers do not have access to "cheap" dollars at the "official" rate of Bs. 10 / $1 but the black market rate that is 6000-8000 per dollar. So a tooth paste that could be worth $3 sells here at Bs. 18.000 which is over 30% of the minimal income.
As the internal production is real low, everything has to be imported. Most importers do not have access to "cheap" dollars at the "official" rate of Bs. 10 / $1 but the black market rate that is 6000-8000 per dollar. So a tooth paste that could be worth $3 sells here at Bs. 18.000 which is over 30% of the minimal income.