Cost of Living Comparison Between San Cristobal and Barquisimeto Cost of Living Comparison Between San Cristobal and Barquisimeto

🙂 Solo nomad: San Cristobal is 4.2% cheaper than Barquisimeto without rent, and 21.6% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: San Cristobal is 9.5% cheaper than Barquisimeto without rent, and 10.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.53 VES 1,927
$7.59 VES 3,232
-40.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.66 VES 12.6K
$29.95 VES 12.7K
-0.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.70 VES 4,555
$9.86 VES 4,195
8.52%
Cappuccino
$1.62 VES 691
$0.98 VES 416
65.31%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 VES 350
$1.18 VES 503
-30.51%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 VES 253
$0.78 VES 331
-24.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.25 VES 534
$1.46 VES 622
-14.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 VES 622
$1.54 VES 655
-5.19%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.32 VES 561
$1.53 VES 651
-13.73%
White Bread (500g)
$1.58 VES 674
$2.44 VES 1,037
-35.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.90 VES 383
$0.98 VES 416
-8.16%
Eggs
$2.17 VES 922
$1.62 VES 689
33.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.76 VES 2,024
$4.05 VES 1,726
17.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.29 VES 1,825
$4.90 VES 2,086
-12.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.94 VES 2,529
$7.08 VES 3,013
-16.10%
Apples (1kg)
$9.97 VES 4,245
$4.86 VES 2,067
105.14%
Banana (1kg)
$0.36 VES 153
$0.99 VES 421
-63.64%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.23 VES 525
$1.01 VES 431
21.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.11 VES 472
$0.97 VES 415
14.43%
Potato (1kg)
$1.07 VES 457
$0.99 VES 420
8.08%
Onion (1kg)
$0.97 VES 414
$1.53 VES 652
-36.60%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.48 VES 206
$0.48 VES 202
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.71 VES 730
$0.98 VES 415
74.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.29 VES 1,400
$3.03 VES 1,288
8.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.97 VES 2,541
$13.35 VES 5,682
-55.28%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 VES 322
$0.74 VES 313
2.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.18 VES 501
$1.02 VES 434
15.69%
🚌 Getting Around
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.54 VES 232
$0.43 VES 182
25.58%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.64 VES 10.5K
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-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.44 VES 1,039
$5.04 VES 2,147
-51.59%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.13 VES 1,332
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.08 VES 2,161
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.48 VES 205
$0.52 VES 223
-7.69%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.6K VES 12.6M
$25.4K VES 10.8M
16.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.3K VES 14.6M
$35.4K VES 15.1M
-3.22%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$22.11 VES 9,410
$19.62 VES 8,350
12.69%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.96 VES 2,536
$10.12 VES 4,310
-41.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.02 VES 17.0K
$40.07 VES 17.1K
-0.12%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$15.23 VES 6,483
$22.93 VES 9,762
-33.58%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.97 VES 8,501
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.98 VES 2,973
$4.52 VES 1,924
54.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$44.43 VES 18.9K
$49.16 VES 20.9K
-9.62%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$33.01 VES 14.0K
$27.93 VES 11.9K
18.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.79 VES 8,424
$25.09 VES 10.7K
-21.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$95.2 VES 40.5K
$49.23 VES 21.0K
93.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.0 VES 26.4K
$50.6 VES 21.6K
22.42%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$178 VES 75.8K
$198 VES 84.2K
-10.03%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$120 VES 51.1K
$49.16 VES 20.9K
144.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 VES 119.0K
$247 VES 105.1K
13.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$172 VES 73.3K
$152 VES 64.6K
13.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$533 VES 227.0K
$473 VES 201.2K
12.85%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$403 VES 171.7K
$255 VES 108.4K
58.42%
💵 Salaries & Financials
San Cristobal
Barquisimeto
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$197 VES 83.9K
$186 VES 79.4K
5.76%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for San Cristobal: March 2, 2026

Last update for Barquisimeto: February 28, 2026

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