- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Tunja
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,661 (C$4.03) | C$15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,625 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,917 (C$2.75) | C$5.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,282 (C$1.06) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,443 (C$2.07) | C$4.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,140 (C$1.46) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,623 (C$3.08) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,517 (C$1.63) | C$4.00 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,489 (C$0.69) | C$3.31 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,300 (C$1.07) | C$3.07 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,151 (C$1.46) | C$2.51 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (C$0.96) | C$2.07 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,000,000 (C$465) | C$1,576 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,025,130 (C$476) | C$1,122 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (C$88) | C$109 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$860,256 (C$400) | C$1,019 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$580,342 (C$270) | C$774 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (C$72) | C$66 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,714 (C$36) | C$40 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,450,000 (C$674) | C$377 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$202,333 (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,640 (C$4.95) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,750 (C$7) | C$23 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,149 (C$69) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$96,250 (C$45) | C$40 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$186,494 (C$87) | C$93 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$166,000 (C$77) | C$92 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$49,833,300 (C$23,163) | C$22,749 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,918 (C$1.36) | C$1.26 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$71,500 (C$33) | C$65 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$41,412 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,750 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (C$28) | C$20 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$106,857 (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,596 (C$4.46) | C$3.72 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,750 (C$5.00) | C$2.83 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,365 (C$2.49) | C$3.09 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (C$1.64) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (C$5.11) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,128 (C$16) | C$46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,717 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,556 (C$54) | C$101 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$87,115 (C$40) | C$87 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,966 (C$5.56) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,275 (C$1.52) | C$5.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,692 (C$1.72) | C$5.67 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,050,000 (C$488) | C$549 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$82,509 (C$38) | C$35 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,775 (C$1.29) | C$10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,379
(COL$5,118,025)
in Tunja.
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