Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 22% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 75% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (66,841 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 234% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (48,002 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.66 (16,502 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (8,894 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.84 (12,783 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.31 (5,908 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.27 (14,726 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.90 (22,077 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.72 (7,740 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (7,382 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 146% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (45,843 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (11,148 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 364% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (4,391 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 46% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 18% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $836 (3,767,239 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (1,351,500 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (135,150 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (2,408,851 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (1,321,330 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (124,633 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (138,156 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | US $207 (932,787 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (522,548 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (17,400 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (43,494 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (251,374 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (158,613 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (373,948 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (348,019 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 5% cheaper than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (88,154,291 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (2,567 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (131,405 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (30,232 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (31,926 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (159,629 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (27,341 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (13,672 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (12,429 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (12,447 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (9,149 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (30,497 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 24% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (91,807 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (43,013 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (202,414 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (222,364 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 535% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (70,164 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (18,850 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 371% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (8,479 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 183% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (1,247,885 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (694 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (168,975 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (22,604 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 653% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
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