- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Tunja
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,361 (C$4.33) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,264 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,339 (C$2.47) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,501 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,131 (C$1.91) | C$4.08 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,238 (C$1.03) | C$2.62 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,401 (C$3.42) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,071 (C$1.42) | C$3.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,601 (C$0.74) | C$2.90 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,286 (C$1.06) | C$2.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,465 (C$15) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,267 (C$1.51) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,876 (C$0.87) | C$1.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$925,663 (C$428) | C$1,145 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,056,640 (C$488) | C$990 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$182,044 (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$895,888 (C$414) | C$919 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$588,639 (C$272) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$169,467 (C$78) | C$64 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$89,105 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,656,140 (C$765) | C$392 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$171,118 (C$79) | C$111 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,054 (C$5.57) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$7,731 (C$3.57) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$132,806 (C$61) | C$61 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$84,201 (C$39) | C$41 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$190,254 (C$88) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$153,556 (C$71) | C$87 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,185,300 (C$19,960) | C$22,684 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,196 (C$1.02) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$68,381 (C$32) | C$47 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$11,344 (C$5.24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,350 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (C$28) | C$20 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$200,000 (C$92) | C$85 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,645 (C$4.92) | C$3.90 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,176 (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,015 (C$2.32) | C$3.21 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,711 (C$1.72) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,223 (C$4.73) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,682 (C$21) | C$43 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,725 (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,517 (C$47) | C$84 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$81,581 (C$38) | C$93 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$9,388 (C$4.34) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$2,956 (C$1.37) | C$5.44 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,468 (C$1.60) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$511,147 (C$236) | C$141 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$306 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$85,967 (C$40) | C$34 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,384 (C$1.10) | C$10 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,657
(COL$3,586,053)
in Tunja.
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