This is The Country where a Packet of Condoms Costs more than a TV ???

[Tanvi]

To curb the population’s rise and keep a check on sexually transmitted diseases, condoms are distributed for free or at very cheap rates. But this is not the case with all the countries in the world. Some also charge exorbitantly for this essential commodity. Well, in one country of the world, the cost of a packet of condoms is around $1000 , Want to know which country it is? The right answer is Venezuela. This price is also more than the cost of a television set.

This cost is the price of a regular condom. What is unique to note here is that although there are many renowned and expensive condom brands in the world, you may not have heard about such an expensive condom ever.

This hefty price tag on condoms has led to an uproar in the country. The news of the development has gone viral on social media.

Not just this, the abortion is also prohibited in Venezuela. There is also a severe punishment for getting it done illegally. Venezuela also seems to have the highest number of teenage pregnancy cases, as per the UN's State of World Population Report 2015.

 

[LongHair]

To curb the population’s rise and keep a check on sexually transmitted diseases, condoms are distributed for free or at very cheap rates. But this is not the case with all the countries in the world. Some also charge exorbitantly for this essential commodity. Well, in one country of the world, the cost of a packet of condoms is around $1000 , Want to know which country it is? The right answer is Venezuela. This price is also more than the cost of a television set.

This cost is the price of a regular condom. What is unique to note here is that although there are many renowned and expensive condom brands in the world, you may not have heard about such an expensive condom ever.

This hefty price tag on condoms has led to an uproar in the country. The news of the development has gone viral on social media.

Not just this, the abortion is also prohibited in Venezuela. There is also a severe punishment for getting it done illegally. Venezuela also seems to have the highest number of teenage pregnancy cases, as per the UN's State of World Population Report 2015.

Firstly Wow~!
Secondly now there is a potential black market opportunity....fuck trafficking drugs, clearly condoms are the go!!!!!

Thirdly and in all seriousness, how the hell can a government allow this to be that way.

 

[Numpty]

In another incarnation I used to visit Caracas for work on a monthly basis in the 90’s which was usually combined with an additional day or so in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), the experience ruined me for life as I love slender darker ladies. Just casting my mind back to those days is messing me up!

 

[SillyOld]

To curb the population’s rise and keep a check on sexually transmitted diseases, condoms are distributed for free or at very cheap rates. But this is not the case with all the countries in the world. Some also charge exorbitantly for this essential commodity. Well, in one country of the world, the cost of a packet of condoms is around $1000 , Want to know which country it is? The right answer is Venezuela. This price is also more than the cost of a television set.

This cost is the price of a regular condom. What is unique to note here is that although there are many renowned and expensive condom brands in the world, you may not have heard about such an expensive condom ever.

This hefty price tag on condoms has led to an uproar in the country. The news of the development has gone viral on social media.

Not just this, the abortion is also prohibited in Venezuela. There is also a severe punishment for getting it done illegally. Venezuela also seems to have the highest number of teenage pregnancy cases, as per the UN's State of World Population Report 2015.

I'm calling BS, please provide a reference to your claims.
I have a several very dear friends from Venezuela, yes inflation is bad, the economy is stuffed, but will still need you to confirm.
Waiting for your reference.
Cheers

 

[Alfred]

I would be surprised since this country has had multiple winners of Miss World, Miss International, Miss Universe - see

How could you survive around girls like this without a reasonably priced condom?

 

[Numpty]

I'm calling BS, please provide a reference to your claims.
I have a several very dear friends from Venezuela, yes inflation is bad, the economy is stuffed, but will still need you to confirm.
Waiting for your reference.
Cheers

A local currency/exchange rate thing perhaps?

 

[Deleted member 63640]

forgot a decimal

 

[sircurious]

It appears to be referenced from here: This is the country where a packet of condoms costs more than a TV - World News (wionews.com) . It looks like a typical click bait news site from India. Converting the 60,000 Indian Rupee to Australian Dollars is $1095.00. But if its true, I wouldn't be surprised as 71% of Venezuelan population are Catholic and if they are staunch Catholics then birth control etc. are prohibited.

 

[SillyOld]

It appears to be referenced from here: This is the country where a packet of condoms costs more than a TV - World News (wionews.com) . It looks like a typical click bait news site from India. Converting the 60,000 Indian Rupee to Australian Dollars is $1095.00. But if its true, I wouldn't be surprised as 71% of Venezuelan population are Catholic and if they are staunch Catholics then birth control etc. are prohibited.

Looks like you are correct, legit reports back to 2015.

Apologies to @Tanvi

Cheers

 

[1steelrod]

Looks like you are correct, legit reports back to 2015.

Apologies to @Tanvi

Cheers

It is good as members of this forum that we do respect the views and information published here . As it is all so great that we are good enough to apologise if we make mistakes in our information. It is really good to see. I myself know it can be difficult to make apologises and have been corrected by others and I respect them for this.
So thank you all for your information and input . But very sad if condoms are this expensive.

 

[MikeB]

There are a range of later references also eg https://www.unilad.co.uk/health/con...s-sexual-health-crisis-reaches-breaking-point. Let’s hope our current empty shelves does not progress to similar levels of product scarcity

 

[Happy2]

I'm calling BS, please provide a reference to your claims.
I have a several very dear friends from Venezuela, yes inflation is bad, the economy is stuffed, but will still need you to confirm.
Waiting for your reference.
Cheers

Condoms 60000 Bolivar so by my Very bad School boy maths That's about 18 Aussie Cents

 

[Angela "R"]

To curb the population’s rise and keep a check on sexually transmitted diseases, condoms are distributed for free or at very cheap rates. But this is not the case with all the countries in the world. Some also charge exorbitantly for this essential commodity. Well, in one country of the world, the cost of a packet of condoms is around $1000 , Want to know which country it is? The right answer is Venezuela. This price is also more than the cost of a television set.

This cost is the price of a regular condom. What is unique to note here is that although there are many renowned and expensive condom brands in the world, you may not have heard about such an expensive condom ever.

This hefty price tag on condoms has led to an uproar in the country. The news of the development has gone viral on social media.

Not just this, the abortion is also prohibited in Venezuela. There is also a severe punishment for getting it done illegally. Venezuela also seems to have the highest number of teenage pregnancy cases, as per the UN's State of World Population Report 2015.

Good information, I didn't knew that

 

[lonelyman]

Oh well, time to bring out the old gladwrap!

 

[Deleted member 49173]

It will likely be bs .. the op claims it cost $1000 , ok ..
Problem point is that Venezuela doesn't use $$ , not AUD nor USD.
they have Bolivar VEF , and if its an Indian report they use INR Rupee
USD $1 = 60000 VEF
1 INR Rupee = 7500 VEF
AUD$1 = 410000 VEF

Time.com report in 2015 that a 36pack is $755 (usd ?) so theres a better option straight up .. 1/36th of the price.