Cost of living in Pereira is 27% lower than in Barquisimeto (without rent).
Rent in Pereira is 37% more expensive than in Barquisimeto.
Cost of living including rent in Pereira is 10% lower than in Barquisimeto.
Food in Pereira is 22% cheaper than in Barquisimeto.
Transport in Pereira is 60% cheaper than in Barquisimeto.
| Pereira | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pereira | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.05 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.1 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.05 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.8 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.35 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.06 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 3.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.2 $ | 29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.3 $ | 24.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.78 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.99 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.9 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.1 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 179 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 178 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 424 $ | 435 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 738 $ | 391 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,037 $ | 613 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 452 $ | 149 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.66 % | 22.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.02 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Haircut | 4.79 $ | 5.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.8 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 28.3 $ | 49.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,180 $ | 5,124 $ |