Cost of living in Sao Jose dos Campos is 25% lower than in Barquisimeto (without rent).
Rent in Sao Jose dos Campos is 43% more expensive than in Barquisimeto.
Cost of living including rent in Sao Jose dos Campos is 7% lower than in Barquisimeto.
Food in Sao Jose dos Campos is 28% cheaper than in Barquisimeto.
Transport in Sao Jose dos Campos is 47% cheaper than in Barquisimeto.
| Sao Jose dos Campos | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sao Jose dos Campos | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.56 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.49 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.6 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.28 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.37 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.88 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.19 $ | 3.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.4 $ | 29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.92 $ | 24.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.79 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.9 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.4 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.3 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 525 $ | 178 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 297 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 696 $ | 435 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,243 $ | 391 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 782 $ | 613 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 601 $ | 149 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.01 % | 22.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.51 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Haircut | 8.73 $ | 5.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.3 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.9 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 309 $ | 49.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,400 $ | 5,124 $ |