Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 4% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 52% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (R$ 85) | R$ 39 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 38 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 (R$ 18) | R$ 31 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 48 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 5.32 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 (R$ 5,490) | R$ 4,525 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (R$ 1,645) | R$ 3,425 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (R$ 164) | R$ 598 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (R$ 2,932) | R$ 3,365 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (R$ 1,608) | R$ 2,224 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (R$ 152) | R$ 554 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (R$ 168) | R$ 104 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (R$ 1,135) | R$ 2,085 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (R$ 636) | R$ 591 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 20 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 20% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (R$ 306) | R$ 310 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (R$ 193) | R$ 284 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (R$ 455) | R$ 515 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (R$ 424) | R$ 377 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 27% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (R$ 107,296) | R$ 140,233 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 5.59 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (R$ 160) | R$ 225 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 11% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 60 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (R$ 194) | R$ 391 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 65 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 16% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (R$ 112) | R$ 153 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 75 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (R$ 246) | R$ 208 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (R$ 271) | R$ 289 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (R$ 85) | R$ 31 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (R$ 1,519) | R$ 3,377 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (R$ 0.85) | R$ 1.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (R$ 206) | R$ 130 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 390 prices entered by 36 different people.
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