Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (C$22) | C$23 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (C$16) | C$13 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 (C$3.96) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 (C$2.72) | C$2.41 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (C$3.73) | C$4.70 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (C$2.03) | C$3.95 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 (C$4.61) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (C$3.38) | C$3.95 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (C$2.28) | C$3.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (C$3.44) | C$2.68 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (C$1.35) | C$2.16 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 (C$1,390) | C$2,300 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (C$417) | C$1,599 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (C$42) | C$120 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (C$743) | C$1,347 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (C$407) | C$985 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (C$38) | C$69 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (C$288) | C$311 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (C$161) | C$140 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (C$5.36) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (C$13) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (C$77) | C$70 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (C$49) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (C$115) | C$105 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (C$107) | C$120 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (C$27,173) | C$24,609 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (C$0.79) | C$1.69 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (C$41) | C$60 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (C$49) | C$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (C$4.21) | C$4.17 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (C$3.83) | C$4.59 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (C$3.84) | C$3.11 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (C$2.82) | C$3.02 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (C$28) | C$61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (C$62) | C$118 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (C$69) | C$97 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (C$22) | C$12 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (C$5.81) | C$4.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $217 (C$301) | C$647 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (C$0.21) | C$0.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (C$52) | C$38 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (C$7) | C$13 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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