Cost of living in Barinas

In Barinas, Venezuela, a family of four typically needs around $2176 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $799 monthly.

How expensive is Barinas compared to other cities?

Barinas is 10% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Barinas compare to your city?

Barinas is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Barinas is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Barinas?

Who is Barinas a good fit for?

Barinas is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Barinas so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Barinas is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Barinas?

Food costs are 8% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect overall budgeting.

Is public transport affordable in Barinas?

Public transport is 110% higher than the European benchmark, making it a considerable expense for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
799 $
Without Rent
640 $
Rent & Utilities
159 $
Food
370 $
Transport
185 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
207 $
GDP per Capita
15,976 $
Freedom Index
4.22
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
874.0K

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Update Prices

Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.1 $
Dinner 46.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.31 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.36 $
Capuccino 1.97 $
Coke, 330ml 0.99 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.99 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.38 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.98 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.63 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.95 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.9 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.72 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.09 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.79 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.8 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.13 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.29 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.07 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.41 $
Cigarette pack 3.56 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.41 $
Monthly Pass 33 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.52 $
Taxi, 8 km 42.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 37.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.23 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.61 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.34 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 10 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 15 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 37.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 101 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 229 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 156 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 323 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 517 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 535 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 207 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 22.40%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 9.95 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.77 $
Haircut 7.64 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 90.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 60.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 74 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,526 $

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Barinas vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 49% more expensive) Barinas vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 31% more expensive) Barinas vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 8% less expensive) Barinas vs Leon (Leon is 10% less expensive) Barinas vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 27% more expensive) Barinas vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 23% more expensive) Barinas vs Puebla (Puebla is 18% more expensive) Barinas vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 22% more expensive) Barinas vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 57% more expensive) Barinas vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 10% less expensive)
Suriname
Barinas vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 9% more expensive) Barinas vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 6% more expensive)
Ecuador
Barinas vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 14% more expensive) Barinas vs Quito (Quito is 13% more expensive) Barinas vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 4% less expensive) Barinas vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 26% less expensive) Barinas vs Duran (Duran is 1% more expensive) Barinas vs Machala (Machala is 26% less expensive) Barinas vs Manta (Manta is 9% more expensive) Barinas vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 5% less expensive) Barinas vs Loja (Loja is 23% less expensive) Barinas vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 19% less expensive)
Peru
Barinas vs Lima (Lima is 23% more expensive) Barinas vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 30% less expensive) Barinas vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 13% less expensive) Barinas vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 36% less expensive) Barinas vs Callao (Callao is 3% less expensive) Barinas vs Piura (Piura is 29% less expensive) Barinas vs Cusco (Cusco is 20% less expensive) Barinas vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 38% less expensive) Barinas vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 26% less expensive) Barinas vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 15% less expensive)
Venezuela
Barinas vs Caracas (Caracas is 31% more expensive) Barinas vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 12% less expensive) Barinas vs Valencia (Valencia is 2% less expensive) Barinas vs Maracay (Maracay is 9% less expensive) Barinas vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 11% less expensive) Barinas vs Barinas (Barinas has similar costs) Barinas vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 12% more expensive) Barinas vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 19% more expensive) Barinas vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 9% more expensive) Barinas vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 14% more expensive)
Colombia
Barinas vs Bogota (Bogota is 9% more expensive) Barinas vs Medellin (Medellin is 9% more expensive) Barinas vs Cali (Cali is 8% less expensive) Barinas vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 1% less expensive) Barinas vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 6% less expensive) Barinas vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 31% less expensive) Barinas vs Soacha (Soacha is 6% less expensive) Barinas vs Soledad (Soledad is 5% more expensive) Barinas vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 41% less expensive) Barinas vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 20% less expensive)
Brazil
Barinas vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 27% more expensive) Barinas vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 20% more expensive) Barinas vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 1% more expensive) Barinas vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 10% less expensive) Barinas vs Salvador (Salvador is 7% less expensive) Barinas vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 2% less expensive) Barinas vs Manaus (Manaus is 0% less expensive) Barinas vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 4% less expensive) Barinas vs Recife (Recife is 3% less expensive) Barinas vs Goiania (Goiania is 18% less expensive)
Argentina
Barinas vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 14% more expensive) Barinas vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 16% more expensive) Barinas vs Rosario (Rosario is 21% less expensive) Barinas vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 13% less expensive) Barinas vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 6% less expensive) Barinas vs Salta (Salta is 9% less expensive) Barinas vs San Juan (San Juan is 18% less expensive) Barinas vs Lanus (Lanus is 1% more expensive) Barinas vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 51% less expensive) Barinas vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 11% less expensive)
Bolivia
Barinas vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 5% less expensive) Barinas vs La Paz (La Paz is 16% less expensive) Barinas vs El Alto (El Alto is 20% less expensive) Barinas vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 33% less expensive) Barinas vs Sucre (Sucre is 18% less expensive) Barinas vs Oruro (Oruro is 25% less expensive) Barinas vs Potosi (Potosi is 38% less expensive) Barinas vs Tarija (Tarija is 22% less expensive) Barinas vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 33% less expensive) Barinas vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 4% less expensive)
Paraguay
Barinas vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 17% less expensive) Barinas vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 34% less expensive) Barinas vs Luque (Luque is 24% less expensive) Barinas vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 22% less expensive) Barinas vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 34% less expensive) Barinas vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 49% less expensive) Barinas vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 36% less expensive) Barinas vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 33% less expensive) Barinas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 32% less expensive)