- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Netherlands
- Tunja
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,661 (€2.53) | €15 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,625 (€4.57) | €8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,917 (€1.73) | €3.34 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,282 (€0.67) | €1.09 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,443 (€1.30) | €1.89 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,140 (€0.92) | €1.92 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,623 (€1.94) | €4.28 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,517 (€1.03) | €1.91 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,489 (€0.44) | €3.00 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,300 (€0.67) | €0.95 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (€9) | €5.00 | + 90% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,151 (€0.92) | €2.36 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (€0.61) | €1.38 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,000,000 (€292) | €1,817 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,025,130 (€300) | €1,264 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (€56) | €162 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$860,256 (€251) | €1,104 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$580,342 (€170) | €766 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,714 (€22) | €24 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,450,000 (€424) | €437 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$202,333 (€59) | €129 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,640 (€3.11) | €7 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,750 (€4.60) | €14 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,149 (€43) | €87 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$96,250 (€28) | €31 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$186,494 (€55) | €85 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$166,000 (€49) | €135 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$49,833,300 (€14,566) | €25,000 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,918 (€0.85) | €1.76 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$71,500 (€21) | €90 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$41,412 (€12) | €23 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,750 (€4.90) | €3.33 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (€18) | €11 | + 66% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$106,857 (€31) | €31 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (€3.89) | €3.58 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,596 (€2.80) | €3.74 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,750 (€3.14) | €2.80 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,365 (€1.57) | €1.37 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (€1.03) | €1.63 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (€3.22) | €27 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,128 (€10) | €49 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,717 (€6) | €20 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,556 (€34) | €116 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$87,115 (€25) | €60 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,966 (€3.50) | €11 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,275 (€0.96) | €2.70 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,692 (€1.08) | €4.00 | - 73% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,050,000 (€307) | €582 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$82,509 (€24) | €32 | - 24% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,775 (€0.81) | €6.00 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,800
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,236
(COL$7,648,963)
in Tunja.
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