Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 19% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b65 ($9) | US $17 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b49 ($7) | US $11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 ($2.41) | US $3.68 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 ($0.94) | US $2.04 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 ($1.61) | US $2.69 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.72 ($0.83) | US $1.32 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b27 ($3.96) | US $2.96 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 ($1.55) | US $5.79 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 ($1.35) | US $2.10 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.64) | US $1.70 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 ($8) | US $11 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 ($1.48) | US $2.59 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.31 ($0.48) | US $0.96 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,245 ($469) | US $836 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,239 ($324) | US $300 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b271 ($39) | US $30 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,358 ($341) | US $535 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,729 ($250) | US $293 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b190 ($27) | US $28 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b153 ($22) | US $29 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,561 ($370) | US $207 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,077 ($156) | US $116 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b59 ($9) | US $3.86 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b28 ($4.08) | US $9 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b369 ($53) | US $56 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b305 ($44) | US $35 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b560 ($81) | US $83 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b433 ($63) | US $77 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,527 ($14,969) | US $17,733 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.69 ($0.53) | US $0.60 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b213 ($31) | US $29 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b80 ($12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 ($5.60) | US $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b66 ($10) | US $7 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b221 ($32) | US $38 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b43 ($6) | US $6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 ($3.65) | US $3.78 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 ($4.15) | US $3.21 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 ($1.43) | US $3.03 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 ($2.19) | US $2.03 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 ($10) | US $7 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b112 ($16) | US $20 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b84 ($12) | US $10 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 ($23) | US $45 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b182 ($26) | US $55 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 ($6) | US $16 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b29 ($4.15) | US $3.47 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 ($3.05) | US $1.78 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,805 ($406) | US $277 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.34 ($0.19) | US $0.15 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b354 ($51) | US $38 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.26) | US $5.02 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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