Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 19% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 63% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 ($b107) | $b56 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 ($b77) | $b52 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 ($b20) | $b12 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 ($b14) | $b7 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 ($b19) | $b13 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 ($b10) | $b7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 ($b23) | $b16 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 ($b32) | $b12 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 ($b17) | $b8 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 ($b11) | $b10 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 ($b70) | $b50 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 ($b17) | $b11 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 ($b7) | $b5.57 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 19% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 ($b6,931) | $b4,069 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 ($b2,077) | $b3,017 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 ($b208) | $b534 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 ($b3,701) | $b3,484 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 ($b2,030) | $b2,126 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 ($b191) | $b298 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 ($b212) | $b156 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 ($b1,433) | $b2,437 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 ($b803) | $b1,290 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 ($b27) | $b52 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 ($b67) | $b21 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 22% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 ($b386) | $b507 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 ($b244) | $b308 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 ($b575) | $b693 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 ($b535) | $b737 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 17% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 ($b135,445) | $b90,253 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 ($b3.94) | $b3.89 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 ($b202) | $b180 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $b66 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 ($b46) | $b46 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 ($b49) | $b48 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 ($b245) | $b224 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 ($b42) | $b30 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 ($b21) | $b26 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 ($b19) | $b28 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 ($b19) | $b11 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 ($b14) | $b17 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 ($b47) | $b71 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 ($b141) | $b82 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 ($b66) | $b96 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 ($b311) | $b164 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 ($b342) | $b265 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 ($b108) | $b42 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 ($b29) | $b28 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 ($b13) | $b19 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 ($b1,917) | $b3,785 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 ($b1.07) | $b1.16 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 ($b260) | $b388 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 ($b35) | $b21 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 349 prices entered by 37 different people.
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