Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Medellín (Colombia)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 40% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $16 (COL$64,731) | COL$35,292 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $11 (COL$46,615) | COL$28,459 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $2.85 (COL$11,895) | COL$12,469 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $1.96 (COL$8,185) | COL$4,428 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $2.69 (COL$11,217) | COL$12,744 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.46 (COL$6,113) | COL$4,214 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.32 (COL$13,871) | COL$15,839 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.69 (COL$19,562) | COL$10,018 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.44 (COL$10,168) | COL$4,347 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.64 (COL$6,841) | COL$4,441 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $10 (COL$42,481) | COL$49,844 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.47 (COL$10,330) | COL$6,927 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $0.97 (COL$4,069) | COL$4,208 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 5% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $1,001 (COL$4,180,090) | COL$4,731,930 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $300 (COL$1,252,374) | COL$2,470,670 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $30 (COL$125,237) | COL$301,193 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $535 (COL$2,232,173) | COL$2,423,970 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $293 (COL$1,224,417) | COL$1,410,590 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $28 (COL$115,492) | COL$218,401 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $31 (COL$128,023) | COL$76,273 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $207 (COL$864,372) | COL$1,391,190 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $116 (COL$484,222) | COL$468,353 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $3.86 (COL$16,124) | COL$29,408 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (COL$40,304) | COL$16,879 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $56 (COL$232,937) | COL$223,268 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $35 (COL$146,979) | COL$156,342 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $83 (COL$346,521) | COL$411,062 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $77 (COL$322,494) | COL$369,648 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 18% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $19,568 (COL$81,688,599) | COL$78,720,400 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.57 (COL$2,378) | COL$4,078 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (COL$121,767) | COL$157,042 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$29,467 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 16% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $7 (COL$28,014) | COL$19,125 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $7 (COL$29,584) | COL$38,782 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $35 (COL$147,921) | COL$144,773 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $6 (COL$25,336) | COL$33,071 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.03 (COL$12,669) | COL$19,459 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $2.76 (COL$11,517) | COL$17,652 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.76 (COL$11,534) | COL$12,153 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.03 (COL$8,478) | COL$8,747 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $7 (COL$28,260) | COL$38,945 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Barquisimeto | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $20 (COL$85,073) | COL$63,080 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $10 (COL$39,859) | COL$40,809 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $45 (COL$187,568) | COL$138,896 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $49 (COL$206,054) | COL$138,434 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $16 (COL$65,017) | COL$34,841 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $4.18 (COL$17,468) | COL$11,177 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.88 (COL$7,857) | COL$17,195 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $277 (COL$1,156,359) | COL$3,281,040 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.15 (COL$643) | COL$335 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $38 (COL$156,581) | COL$151,351 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $5.02 (COL$20,946) | COL$9,630 | + 118% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 944 prices entered by 105 different people.
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