Cost of living in Barquisimeto, Venezuela

Summary of cost of living in Barquisimeto

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,402
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,063
  • Cost of living in Barquisimeto is cheaper than in 70% of cities in Latin America (21 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Barquisimeto is cheaper than in 83% of cities in the World (190 out of 228)

List of prices in Barquisimeto
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.68
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $2.04
12 eggs, large $2.69
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.32
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $2.96
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $5.79
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.10
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.70
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $11
2 liters of coca-cola $2.59
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $0.96
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $937
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $300
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $30
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $535
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $293
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $28
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $29
40” flat screen tv $207
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $116
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $3.86
Hourly rate for cleaning help $9
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $56
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $35
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $83
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $77
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $17,733
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.60
Monthly ticket public transport $29
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $7
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $38
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.78
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.21
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.03
Tube of toothpaste $2.03
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $7
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $20
2 tickets to the movies $10
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $45
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $55
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $16
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $3.47
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $1.87
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $277
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district $38
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $5.02
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 200 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

Barquisimeto position in our World Ranking

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190th
out of 228
latin america
21st
out of 30

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