Cost of living in Barquisimeto is 15% lower than in Scarborough (without rent).
Rent in Barquisimeto is 61% cheaper than in Scarborough.
Cost of living including rent in Barquisimeto is 35% lower than in Scarborough.
Food in Barquisimeto is 29% cheaper than in Scarborough.
Transport in Barquisimeto is 197% more expensive than in Scarborough.
| Barquisimeto | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barquisimeto | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.75 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.6 $ | 78.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.61 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.05 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.94 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.67 $ | 5.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29 $ | 69.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.53 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.6 $ | 7.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.8 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.08 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.76 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.79 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.3 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.1 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.2 $ | 50.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 109 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 178 $ | 712 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 518 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 435 $ | 936 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 391 $ | 3,418 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 613 $ | 1,661 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 149 $ | 777 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.28 % | 5.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.1 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.69 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Haircut | 5.58 $ | 9.68 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.1 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 49.9 $ | 208 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,124 $ | 3,323 $ |