Cost of living in Cusco (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Cusco (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cusco | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 ($6) | US $17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 ($4.02) | US $11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.85 ($1.57) | US $3.68 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.03 ($1.35) | US $2.04 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 ($1.99) | US $2.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.42 ($0.92) | US $1.32 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 ($2.81) | US $2.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.78 ($1.55) | US $5.79 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.64 ($0.98) | US $2.10 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 ($1.80) | US $1.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 28 ($7) | US $11 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.19) | US $2.59 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.94 ($0.52) | US $0.96 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Cusco (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cusco | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,752 ($470) | US $937 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,079 ($289) | US $300 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 ($60) | US $30 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,331 ($357) | US $535 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 950 ($255) | US $293 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 134 ($36) | US $28 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 64 ($17) | US $29 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,445 ($388) | US $207 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 532 ($143) | US $116 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 ($9) | US $3.86 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 26 ($7) | US $9 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cusco (Peru) is 10% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cusco | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 174 ($47) | US $56 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 134 ($36) | US $35 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 211 ($56) | US $83 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 198 ($53) | US $77 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cusco (Peru) is 10% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cusco | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 50,999 ($13,682) | US $17,733 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.49 ($0.94) | US $0.60 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 88 ($24) | US $29 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 33 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Cusco (Peru) is 27% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cusco | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 ($7) | US $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 ($3.56) | US $7 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 ($20) | US $38 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 ($4.26) | US $6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 ($3.44) | US $3.78 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 ($4.07) | US $3.21 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.88 ($1.04) | US $3.03 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.35 ($1.43) | US $2.03 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 19 ($5.14) | US $7 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cusco (Peru) is 16% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cusco | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 ($10) | US $20 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 ($9) | US $10 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 67 ($18) | US $45 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 92 ($25) | US $55 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 ($7) | US $16 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 ($4.27) | US $3.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 ($1.84) | US $1.78 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,950 ($523) | US $277 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.71 ($0.19) | US $0.15 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 107 ($29) | US $38 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 ($3.66) | US $5.02 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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