- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Tunja
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,661 (C$3.70) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| 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$2.53) | C$5.67 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,245 (C$0.96) | C$2.40 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,054 (C$1.73) | C$4.13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,417 (C$1.03) | C$2.54 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,370 (C$2.72) | C$9 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,439 (C$1.47) | C$3.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,591 (C$0.68) | C$3.02 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,350 (C$1.00) | C$2.26 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,220 (C$1.38) | C$2.18 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,857 (C$0.79) | C$1.87 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$966,667 (C$413) | C$1,186 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,075,000 (C$459) | C$982 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (C$81) | C$104 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$850,000 (C$363) | C$919 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$550,000 (C$235) | C$695 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (C$66) | C$64 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$89,105 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,600,000 (C$684) | C$393 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$182,800 (C$78) | C$111 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,766 (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,594 (C$1.96) | C$25 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$138,000 (C$59) | C$61 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$84,201 (C$36) | C$41 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$190,254 (C$81) | C$95 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$157,500 (C$67) | C$87 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,185,300 (C$18,449) | C$23,851 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,196 (C$0.94) | C$1.19 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$66,000 (C$28) | C$47 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$11,526 (C$4.92) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,750 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,000 (C$60) | C$85 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (C$5.69) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,167 (C$4.34) | C$2.88 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,333 (C$4.41) | C$3.82 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,833 (C$2.49) | C$3.16 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (C$1.51) | C$2.53 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (C$4.70) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,000 (C$16) | C$45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,833 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,750 (C$57) | C$84 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$76,250 (C$33) | C$89 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (C$4.27) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,167 (C$1.35) | C$5.72 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,201 (C$1.37) | C$5.43 | - 75% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,200,000 (C$513) | C$850 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$79,000 (C$34) | C$34 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,384 (C$1.02) | C$10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,813
(COL$4,244,541)
in Tunja.
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