Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,927 (C$3.46) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,019 (C$5.23) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,862 (C$2.39) | C$5.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,608 (C$0.91) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,448 (C$1.55) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,871 (C$1.00) | C$3.04 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,489 (C$2.96) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,784 (C$1.32) | C$4.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,396 (C$0.49) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,705 (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,400 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,482 (C$1.21) | C$2.48 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,055 (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,158,110 (C$403) | C$2,136 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$858,670 (C$299) | C$1,241 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$200,589 (C$70) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$815,225 (C$284) | C$1,120 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$549,134 (C$191) | C$806 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$135,121 (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,258 (C$26) | C$54 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,320,600 (C$460) | C$311 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$198,959 (C$69) | C$97 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,531 (C$3.67) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,479 (C$4.35) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$142,852 (C$50) | C$60 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,393 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$193,879 (C$68) | C$98 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$181,437 (C$63) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,931,100 (C$17,739) | C$22,935 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,351 (C$1.52) | C$1.39 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$69,767 (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$14,898 (C$5.19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,864 (C$4.83) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,951 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$54,862 (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,351 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,772 (C$3.75) | C$3.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,566 (C$4.38) | C$4.28 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,836 (C$2.03) | C$3.11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,872 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,321 (C$3.94) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,364 (C$11) | C$52 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,878 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$130,952 (C$46) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$69,342 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,026 (C$3.84) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,822 (C$1.33) | C$5.42 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,401 (C$1.18) | C$7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,204,970 (C$420) | C$647 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$218 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$74,853 (C$26) | C$35 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,969 (C$1.38) | C$11 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,442 (COL$7,011,765) in Tunja.
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