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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 | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 137% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 203 (14,578 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 629% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 123 (8,855 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 453% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 26 (1,857 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 20 (1,435 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 47 (3,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 48 (3,466 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 593% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 51 (3,664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 51 (3,685 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 38 (2,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 16 (1,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 251 (18,054 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 41 (2,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 12 (839 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 6,636 (476,624 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 18,672 (1,341,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 838 (60,201 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 5,681 (408,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 9,978 (716,648 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 932 (66,924 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 659 (47,336 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 7,040 (505,681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 3,266 (234,613 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 129 (9,282 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Bs 303 (21,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 2,361 (169,566 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 725 (52,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 1,309 (94,031 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 1,708 (122,668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 194,635 (13,979,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 4.28 (307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Bs 726 (52,132 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 176 (12,653 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 240 (17,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 688 (49,436 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 84 (6,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 65 (4,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 124 (8,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 35 (2,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 73 (5,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 298 (21,374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 727 (52,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 275 (19,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,178 (84,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 1,183 (84,993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 129 (9,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 57 (4,074 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 22 (1,593 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 2,377 (170,707 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 2.66 (191 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 1,512 (108,569 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 51 (3,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 534 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 137% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,441,426 Kwacha
(Bs 47,914)
in Barquisimeto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,450,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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