Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (£12) | £13 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (£9) | £6 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 (£2.24) | £3.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 (£1.54) | £1.20 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (£2.11) | £3.27 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (£1.15) | £2.36 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 (£2.61) | £5.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 (£3.68) | £2.35 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (£1.91) | £1.03 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (£1.29) | £2.83 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (£1.94) | £1.79 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (£0.77) | £1.34 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 (£786) | £953 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (£236) | £1,073 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (£24) | £297 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (£420) | £702 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (£230) | £544 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (£22) | £125 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (£24) | £25 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (£163) | £418 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (£91) | £129 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (£3.03) | £7 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (£44) | £69 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (£65) | £99 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (£61) | £52 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (£15,364) | £17,412 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (£0.45) | £1.52 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (£23) | £65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (£5.27) | £2.31 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (£5.56) | £4.96 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (£28) | £94 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (£4.77) | £2.68 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (£2.38) | £1.57 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (£2.17) | £4.18 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (£2.17) | £2.17 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (£1.59) | £1.68 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (£5.32) | £13 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (£16) | £61 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (£7) | £15 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (£35) | £83 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (£39) | £72 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (£12) | £7 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (£3.29) | £3.57 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (£1.48) | £4.42 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $217 (£170) | £502 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (£0.12) | £0.09 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (£29) | £50 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (£3.94) | £11 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 105 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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