Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Callao (Peru)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 21% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (S/. 58) | S/. 39 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (S/. 42) | S/. 38 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 (S/. 11) | S/. 14 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.98 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (S/. 10) | S/. 11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (S/. 5.51) | S/. 3.27 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 (S/. 18) | S/. 3.04 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.70 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.58 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (S/. 38) | S/. 68 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (S/. 3.67) | S/. 3.68 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 29% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Callao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 (S/. 3,769) | S/. 2,375 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (S/. 1,129) | S/. 1,179 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (S/. 113) | S/. 214 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (S/. 2,012) | S/. 1,405 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (S/. 1,104) | S/. 795 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (S/. 104) | S/. 96 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (S/. 115) | S/. 70 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (S/. 779) | S/. 1,869 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (S/. 437) | S/. 496 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (S/. 15) | S/. 47 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (S/. 36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 24% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Callao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (S/. 210) | S/. 220 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (S/. 133) | S/. 100 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (S/. 312) | S/. 164 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (S/. 291) | S/. 252 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 48% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Callao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (S/. 73,649) | S/. 83,720 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (S/. 2.14) | S/. 11 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (S/. 110) | S/. 202 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 132 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 10% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Callao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (S/. 25) | S/. 19 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (S/. 27) | S/. 15 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (S/. 133) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (S/. 11) | S/. 15 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (S/. 25) | S/. 23 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 27% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barquisimeto | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (S/. 77) | S/. 29 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (S/. 36) | S/. 38 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (S/. 169) | S/. 55 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (S/. 186) | S/. 103 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (S/. 59) | S/. 72 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.53 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $217 (S/. 815) | S/. 2,500 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (S/. 0.58) | S/. 0.17 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (S/. 141) | S/. 150 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (S/. 19) | S/. 3.27 | + 477% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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