Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 10% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 29% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (942 MT) | 756 MT | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (677 MT) | 348 MT | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.66 (233 MT) | 435 MT | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (125 MT) | 92 MT | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.84 (180 MT) | 117 MT | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.31 (83 MT) | 78 MT | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.27 (208 MT) | 317 MT | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.90 (311 MT) | 136 MT | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.72 (109 MT) | 55 MT | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (104 MT) | 69 MT | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (646 MT) | 585 MT | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (157 MT) | 82 MT | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (62 MT) | 24 MT | + 162% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 51% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $836 (53,104 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (19,051 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (1,905 MT) | 2,970 MT | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (33,956 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (18,626 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (1,757 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (1,947 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | US $207 (13,149 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (7,366 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (245 MT) | 269 MT | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (613 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 4% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (3,543 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (2,236 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (5,271 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (4,906 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (1,242,647 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (36 MT) | 79 MT | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (1,852 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,083 MT | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 4% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (426 MT) | 269 MT | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (450 MT) | 568 MT | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (2,250 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (385 MT) | 313 MT | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (193 MT) | 173 MT | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (175 MT) | 252 MT | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (175 MT) | 119 MT | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (129 MT) | 119 MT | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (430 MT) | 551 MT | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (1,294 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (606 MT) | 730 MT | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (2,853 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 104% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (3,134 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (989 MT) | 325 MT | + 204% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (266 MT) | 197 MT | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (120 MT) | 75 MT | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (17,591 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (10 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (2,382 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (319 MT) | 127 MT | + 151% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 250 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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