Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 28% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨312 ($3.65) | US $16 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨357 ($4.18) | US $11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 ($2.18) | US $2.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 ($0.65) | US $1.96 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨106 ($1.23) | US $2.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 ($0.49) | US $1.46 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨315 ($3.68) | US $3.32 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨235 ($2.74) | US $4.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 ($0.51) | US $2.44 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨177 ($2.07) | US $1.64 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨950 ($11) | US $10 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 ($1.08) | US $2.47 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 ($0.59) | US $0.97 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 17% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨62,117 ($726) | US $1,001 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,169 ($446) | US $300 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,737 ($67) | US $30 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,437 ($321) | US $535 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,842 ($197) | US $293 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,347 ($98) | US $28 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨903 ($11) | US $31 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,648 ($335) | US $207 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,304 ($144) | US $116 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨583 ($7) | US $3.86 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,475 ($17) | US $10 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 35% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,503 ($29) | US $56 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 ($29) | US $35 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,214 ($49) | US $83 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,015 ($35) | US $77 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 5% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,672,680 ($19,555) | US $19,568 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 ($1.20) | US $0.57 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,719 ($20) | US $29 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨328 ($3.83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 42% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 ($1.42) | US $7 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨151 ($1.76) | US $7 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($12) | US $35 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨460 ($5.37) | US $6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨222 ($2.59) | US $3.03 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 ($3.17) | US $2.76 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨215 ($2.51) | US $2.76 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 ($0.50) | US $2.03 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨177 ($2.07) | US $7 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 26% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,177 ($14) | US $20 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨760 ($9) | US $10 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,001 ($12) | US $45 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,016 ($24) | US $49 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,621 ($19) | US $16 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨201 ($2.35) | US $4.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 ($2.53) | US $1.88 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,187 ($411) | US $217 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.86 ($0.07) | US $0.15 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,934 ($23) | US $38 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨352 ($4.11) | US $5.02 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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