Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 38% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 15% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $17 (ƒ 30) | ƒ 25 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (ƒ 19) | ƒ 17 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.68 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.04 (ƒ 3.67) | ƒ 3.96 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (ƒ 4.83) | ƒ 6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.32 (ƒ 2.38) | ƒ 8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.96 (ƒ 5.32) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.79 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.10 (ƒ 3.78) | ƒ 5.75 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.70 (ƒ 3.06) | ƒ 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (ƒ 20) | ƒ 31 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.59 (ƒ 4.66) | ƒ 7 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.96 (ƒ 1.73) | ƒ 3.30 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 56% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $937 (ƒ 1,685) | ƒ 2,933 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (ƒ 539) | ƒ 2,170 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (ƒ 54) | ƒ 347 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (ƒ 961) | ƒ 1,918 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (ƒ 527) | ƒ 1,364 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (ƒ 50) | ƒ 225 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $29 (ƒ 52) | ƒ 119 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (ƒ 372) | ƒ 602 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (ƒ 208) | ƒ 659 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 47 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $9 (ƒ 16) | ƒ 13 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (ƒ 100) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (ƒ 63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (ƒ 149) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (ƒ 139) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 44% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $17,733 (ƒ 31,875) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.60 (ƒ 1.07) | ƒ 3.37 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (ƒ 52) | ƒ 122 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 20% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (ƒ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (ƒ 13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $38 (ƒ 68) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (ƒ 11) | ƒ 8 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.78 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 7 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $3.21 (ƒ 5.77) | ƒ 15 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $3.03 (ƒ 5.45) | ƒ 7 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (ƒ 3.65) | ƒ 7 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (ƒ 13) | ƒ 32 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 30% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (ƒ 37) | ƒ 89 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (ƒ 17) | ƒ 31 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (ƒ 81) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $55 (ƒ 99) | ƒ 250 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (ƒ 28) | ƒ 16 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.47 (ƒ 6) | ƒ 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.78 (ƒ 3.19) | ƒ 9 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (ƒ 498) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (ƒ 0.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (ƒ 67) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (ƒ 9) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 248 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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