- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Tunja
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,661 (C$3.58) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,178 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,917 (C$2.44) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,245 (C$0.93) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,054 (C$1.67) | C$4.08 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,417 (C$1.00) | C$2.62 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,370 (C$2.63) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,439 (C$1.42) | C$3.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,591 (C$0.66) | C$2.90 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,350 (C$0.97) | C$2.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,220 (C$1.33) | C$2.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,857 (C$0.77) | C$1.76 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$966,667 (C$399) | C$1,186 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,075,000 (C$444) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (C$78) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$850,000 (C$351) | C$919 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$550,000 (C$227) | C$695 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (C$64) | C$64 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$89,105 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,600,000 (C$661) | C$392 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$182,800 (C$76) | C$111 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,766 (C$4.86) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,594 (C$1.90) | C$26 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$138,000 (C$57) | C$61 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$84,201 (C$35) | C$41 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$190,254 (C$79) | C$95 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$157,500 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,185,300 (C$17,838) | C$22,684 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,196 (C$0.91) | C$1.19 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$66,000 (C$27) | C$47 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$11,526 (C$4.76) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,750 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (C$25) | C$20 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,000 (C$58) | C$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (C$5.50) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,167 (C$4.20) | C$3.90 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,333 (C$4.27) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,833 (C$2.41) | C$3.21 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (C$1.46) | C$2.46 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (C$4.54) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,000 (C$16) | C$43 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,833 (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,750 (C$55) | C$84 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$76,250 (C$31) | C$93 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (C$4.13) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,167 (C$1.31) | C$5.44 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,201 (C$1.32) | C$5.57 | - 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$511,147 (C$211) | C$141 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (C$0.09) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$79,000 (C$33) | C$34 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,384 (C$0.98) | C$10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,670
(COL$4,042,750)
in Tunja.
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