Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 51% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 33% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 | $22 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 | $11 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 | $0.91 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 | $4.15 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 | $4.11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 | $3.60 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 | $1.69 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 | $5.89 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 | $18 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 | $2.78 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 | $1.65 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 64% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 | $2,449 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 | $1,797 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 | $276 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 | $1,445 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 | $1,138 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 | $142 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 | $57 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 | $277 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 | $150 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 | $19 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 20% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 | $52 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 | $50 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 | $90 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 | $108 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 47% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 | $29,646 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 | $0.84 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 | $65 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 50% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 | $8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 | $29 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 | $98 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 | $7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 | $3.23 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 | $5.87 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 | $4.33 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 | $1.91 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 | $21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 60% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 | $50 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 | $27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 | $325 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 | $76 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 | $11 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 | $8 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 | $5.26 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $217 | $416 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 | $0.75 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 | $41 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 | $8 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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