Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 33% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (120 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (86 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.66 (30 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (16 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.84 (23 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.31 (11 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.27 (26 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.90 (39 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.72 (14 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (13 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (82 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (20 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (8 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 42% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $836 (6,738 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (2,417 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (242 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (4,308 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (2,363 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (223 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (247 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $207 (1,668 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (935 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (31 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (78 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 84% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 19% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (450 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (284 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (669 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (622 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 23% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (157,663 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (4.59 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (235 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 101 Pataca | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 33% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (54 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (57 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (285 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (49 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (24 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (22 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (22 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (16 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (55 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 47% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (164 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (77 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (362 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (398 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (125 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (34 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (15 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (2,232 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (1.24 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (302 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (40 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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