Cost of living in Barinas is 119% higher than in Luque (without rent).
Rent in Barinas is 49% cheaper than in Luque.
Cost of living including rent in Barinas is 32% higher than in Luque.
Food in Barinas is 102% more expensive than in Luque.
Transport in Barinas is 326% more expensive than in Luque.
| Barinas | Luque | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Barinas | Luque | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10.1 $ | 3.19 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.1 $ | 19.3 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.31 $ | 4.63 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 0.83 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.97 $ | 1.16 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.84 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 $ | 0.81 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 0.26 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.63 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 1.33 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 6.21 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 3.26 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 5.95 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.9 $ | 2.08 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.13 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.08 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.21 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.07 $ | 6.41 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 0.79 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 3.56 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.41 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33 $ | 32.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 $ | 0.86 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 42.6 $ | 9.16 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.3 $ | 17.8 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.23 $ | 5.98 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.61 $ | 3.81 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 1.84 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 9.85 $ | 23.3 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 15 $ | 35.7 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 37.3 $ | 18.4 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 101 $ | 251 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 229 $ | 319 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 350 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 323 $ | 445 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 517 $ | 1,277 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 535 $ | 617 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 207 $ | 279 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.4 % | 9.86 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.95 $ | 16.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.77 $ | 5.08 $ | 
| Haircut | 7.64 $ | 6.85 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.5 $ | 70 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.1 $ | 51.2 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 73.8 $ | 50.9 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,526 $ | 1,838 $ |