- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Netherlands
- Tunja
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,661 (€2.46) | €15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,178 (€4.32) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,917 (€1.68) | €3.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,245 (€0.64) | €1.00 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,054 (€1.15) | €1.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,417 (€0.69) | €1.92 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,370 (€1.81) | €4.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,439 (€0.98) | €1.91 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,591 (€0.45) | €3.00 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,350 (€0.67) | €0.95 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (€9) | €5.00 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,220 (€0.92) | €2.21 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,857 (€0.53) | €1.38 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 73% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$966,667 (€275) | €1,817 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,075,000 (€306) | €1,264 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (€54) | €162 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$850,000 (€242) | €1,104 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$550,000 (€157) | €766 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (€44) | €81 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$89,105 (€25) | €24 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,600,000 (€455) | €456 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$182,800 (€52) | €183 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,766 (€3.35) | €7 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,594 (€1.31) | €13 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$138,000 (€39) | €87 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$84,201 (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$190,254 (€54) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$157,500 (€45) | €135 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 72% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,185,300 (€12,289) | €25,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,196 (€0.62) | €1.76 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$66,000 (€19) | €90 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$11,526 (€3.28) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,750 (€4.77) | €2.97 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (€17) | €11 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,000 (€40) | €32 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (€3.79) | €3.84 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,167 (€2.89) | €3.53 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,333 (€2.94) | €2.79 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,833 (€1.66) | €1.61 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (€1.01) | €2.28 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (€3.13) | €27 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,000 (€11) | €48 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,833 (€5.93) | €20 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,750 (€38) | €122 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$76,250 (€22) | €60 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (€2.85) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,167 (€0.90) | €2.70 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,201 (€0.91) | €4.00 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$511,147 (€145) | €168 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$79,000 (€22) | €32 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,384 (€0.68) | €6.00 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,446 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,858
(COL$6,528,853)
in Tunja.
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