Cost of living in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 7% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Zwolle | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,436,397 Bs.S. [BM] | 43,674,317 Bs.S. [BM] | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,348,638 Bs.S. [BM] | 28,545,807 Bs.S. [BM] | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,464,379 Bs.S. [BM] | 12,637,388 Bs.S. [BM] | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,178,792 Bs.S. [BM] | 3,699,030 Bs.S. [BM] | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,880,628 Bs.S. [BM] | 7,861,614 Bs.S. [BM] | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,104,349 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,984,744 Bs.S. [BM] | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,230,874 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,337,469 Bs.S. [BM] | 7,320,316 Bs.S. [BM] | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,377,007 Bs.S. [BM] | 5,445,935 Bs.S. [BM] | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,128,535 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,848,852 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7,744,616 Bs.S. [BM] | 8,892,009 Bs.S. [BM] | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,050,371 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Zwolle | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,617,223,216 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 938,931,000 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 93,893,100 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,673,506,798 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 917,970,930 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86,586,652 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,981,596 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 648,037,657 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363,031,412 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,088,205 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,216,490 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Zwolle | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174,638,036 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 110,193,568 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 259,793,757 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,780,366 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is 19% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Zwolle | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 61,243,652,337 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,783,133 Bs.S. [BM] | 6,122,558 Bs.S. [BM] | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91,291,635 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 76,822,750 Bs.S. [BM] | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Zwolle | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,002,854 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22,180,054 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,899,644 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,994,793 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,498,320 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,634,535 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,647,148 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,356,093 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,186,978 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) is about the same as in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
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Barquisimeto | Zwolle | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,781,270 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,882,825 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140,623,696 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 154,483,256 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48,744,916 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,095,771 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,890,853 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 866,946,290 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 482,338 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 117,392,352 Bs.S. [BM] | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,703,590 Bs.S. [BM] | 21,664,924 Bs.S. [BM] | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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