Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,927 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,019 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,862 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,608 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.12 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,448 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,871 (R$ 4.40) | R$ 4.21 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,489 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,784 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 5.46 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,396 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 3.82 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,705 (R$ 4.14) | R$ 4.61 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,400 (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,482 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 5.82 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,055 (R$ 3.15) | R$ 3.42 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,158,110 (R$ 1,774) | R$ 1,618 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$858,670 (R$ 1,315) | R$ 1,081 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$200,589 (R$ 307) | R$ 369 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$815,225 (R$ 1,249) | R$ 1,425 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$549,134 (R$ 841) | R$ 865 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$135,121 (R$ 207) | R$ 493 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,258 (R$ 112) | R$ 113 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,320,600 (R$ 2,023) | R$ 1,517 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$198,959 (R$ 305) | R$ 413 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,531 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,479 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$142,852 (R$ 219) | R$ 200 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,393 (R$ 164) | R$ 173 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$193,879 (R$ 297) | R$ 314 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$181,437 (R$ 278) | R$ 205 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,931,100 (R$ 78,012) | R$ 63,667 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,351 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.09 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$69,767 (R$ 107) | R$ 167 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$14,898 (R$ 23) | R$ 43 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,864 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,951 (R$ 49) | R$ 49 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$54,862 (R$ 84) | R$ 155 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,351 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,772 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,566 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,836 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,872 (R$ 5.93) | R$ 4.70 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,321 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,364 (R$ 48) | R$ 89 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,878 (R$ 29) | R$ 36 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$130,952 (R$ 201) | R$ 130 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$69,342 (R$ 106) | R$ 167 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,026 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,822 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,401 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,204,970 (R$ 1,846) | R$ 2,650 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$218 (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.76 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$74,853 (R$ 115) | R$ 121 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,969 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 64 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,200 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 4,589 (COL$2,996,193) in Tunja.
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