Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 35% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil)
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| Food | + 159% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 159% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (R$ 86) | R$ 20 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (R$ 62) | R$ 24 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.04 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.39 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.60 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 1.49 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 21% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 (R$ 5,573) | R$ 3,589 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (R$ 1,670) | R$ 1,502 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (R$ 167) | R$ 881 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (R$ 2,976) | R$ 2,928 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (R$ 1,632) | R$ 1,327 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (R$ 154) | R$ 550 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (R$ 171) | R$ 80 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (R$ 1,152) | R$ 1,650 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (R$ 646) | R$ 487 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 16 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 24% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (R$ 311) | R$ 399 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (R$ 196) | R$ 113 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (R$ 462) | R$ 430 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (R$ 430) | R$ 221 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 18% cheaper than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (R$ 108,900) | R$ 74,816 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 4.46 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (R$ 162) | R$ 237 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 89% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 8 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 28 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (R$ 197) | R$ 120 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.08 | + 277% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.76 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 58% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (R$ 113) | R$ 75 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 53 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (R$ 250) | R$ 200 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (R$ 275) | R$ 183 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 24 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (R$ 1,542) | R$ 200 | + 671% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (R$ 209) | R$ 74 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 226% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2024.
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