Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Belford Roxo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 158% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 158% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (R$ 79) | R$ 16 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 22 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.88 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.08 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.42 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.64 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.42 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $2.36 (R$ 12) | R$ 31 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $5.70 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.09 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.88 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.71 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.12 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 25 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.61 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.94 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 2.74 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 5% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,276 (R$ 6,696) | R$ 2,472 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (R$ 1,574) | R$ 2,805 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (R$ 157) | R$ 222 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $374 (R$ 1,960) | R$ 3,149 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $320 (R$ 1,679) | R$ 5,400 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $20 (R$ 105) | R$ 50 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (R$ 162) | R$ 176 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $205 (R$ 1,078) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (R$ 608) | R$ 600 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $5.18 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $13 (R$ 68) | R$ 14 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 8% cheaper than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $55 (R$ 286) | R$ 100 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $31 (R$ 162) | R$ 166 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $61 (R$ 318) | R$ 771 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $57 (R$ 297) | R$ 532 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 37% cheaper than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $18,950 (R$ 99,429) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.61 (R$ 3.20) | R$ 5.68 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $36 (R$ 188) | R$ 391 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 106 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 10% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.60 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 56 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $36 (R$ 191) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 8 | + 405% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.83 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $3.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.00 | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $1.51 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $21 (R$ 108) | R$ 27 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 35 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (R$ 237) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $63 (R$ 330) | R$ 195 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $19 (R$ 99) | R$ 16 | + 528% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $3.77 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (R$ 1,453) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (R$ 0.81) | R$ 3.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $35 (R$ 185) | R$ 60 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.77 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 203% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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