Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 10% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 10% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (229 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (164 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.66 (56 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (30 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.84 (44 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.31 (20 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.27 (50 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.90 (76 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.72 (26 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (25 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (157 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (38 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (15 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 29% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $836 (12,887 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (4,623 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (462 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (8,240 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (4,520 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (426 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (473 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | US $207 (3,191 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (1,787 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (60 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (149 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 16% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (860 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (543 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (1,279 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (1,190 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 12% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (301,552 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (9 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (450 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 206 Rufiyaa | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (103 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (109 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (546 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (94 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (47 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (43 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (43 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (31 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (104 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 7% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (314 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (147 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (692 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (761 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (240 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (64 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (29 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (4,269 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (2.37 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (578 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (77 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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