Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $15 (281 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (202 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.66 (69 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.97 (37 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | US $2.84 (54 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.31 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.27 (62 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.90 (93 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $1.72 (33 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (31 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (193 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (47 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $836 (15,846 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (5,685 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (568 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (10,132 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (5,558 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (524 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (581 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | US $207 (3,924 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (2,198 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (73 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (183 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (1,057 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (667 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (1,573 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (1,464 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (370,806 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (11 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (553 Loti) | - | - | |
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 Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (127 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (134 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (671 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (115 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (58 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (128 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (386 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (181 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (851 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (935 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (295 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (79 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (36 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (5,249 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (2.92 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (711 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (95 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
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