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Cost of living in Barquisimeto, Venezuela compared to Zomba, Malawi
WARNING!
Barquisimeto has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Barquisimeto.
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 64% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 457,000 (5,508 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 350,000 (4,218 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 408,000 (4,917 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 197,120 (2,376 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 375% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 207,680 (2,503 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 105,600 (1,273 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 362,000 (4,363 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 500,000 (6,026 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 300,000 (3,616 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 60,000 (723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 250 (3.01 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 460,000 (5,544 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 141,000 (1,699 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 15,000,000 (180,783 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 10,000,000 (120,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 2,000,000 (24,104 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 150,000,000 (1,807,835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 50,000,000 (602,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 3,000,000 (36,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 712,000 (8,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 90,000,000 (1,084,701 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 50,000,000 (602,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 3,000,000 (36,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 10,000,000 (120,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 10,000,000 (120,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 20,000,000 (241,045 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 300,000,000 (3,615,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 4.50 (0.05 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 200,000 (2,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 1,488,000 (17,934 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 82 (0.99 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 375,000 (4,520 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 1,200,000 (14,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 800,000 (9,642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 250,000 (3,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 600,000 (7,231 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 250,000 (3,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 1,200,000 (14,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 107 (1.29 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 200,000 (2,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 15 (0.18 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 1.33 (0.02 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 1,502 (18 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 50 (0.60 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 213 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 64% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 835,639 Kwacha
(Bs 69,334,813)
in Barquisimeto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
511,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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