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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 | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 118% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 193 (13,819 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 591% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 99 (7,097 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 26 (1,848 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 11 (761 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 48 (3,417 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 48 (3,435 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 587% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 51 (3,625 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 51 (3,625 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 38 (2,699 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 11 (778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 250 (17,943 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 33 (2,392 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 7 (478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 6,573 (471,745 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 18,426 (1,322,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 828 (59,417 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 5,600 (401,929 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 9,872 (708,568 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 923 (66,275 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 655 (46,997 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 7,073 (507,653 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 3,250 (233,262 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 107 (7,656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 241 (17,265 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 1,417 (101,679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 622 (44,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 740 (53,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 840 (60,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 192,000 (13,780,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 5.19 (373 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 724 (51,997 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 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 173 (12,444 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 239 (17,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 688 (49,344 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 82 (5,885 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 58 (4,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 130 (9,330 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 35 (2,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 73 (5,227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 293 (21,050 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 710 (50,986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 269 (19,307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,159 (83,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 900 (64,596 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 107 (7,656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 56 (4,034 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 15 (1,101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 2,013 (144,443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 1.33 (95 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 1,502 (107,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 50 (3,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 626 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 118% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,940,272 Kwacha
(Bs 40,966)
in Barquisimeto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,350,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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