Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, Maryland (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (COL$51,688) | COL$9,927 | 421% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (COL$26,867) | COL$15,019 | 79% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.27 (COL$11,813) | COL$6,862 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.83 (COL$3,016) | COL$2,608 | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.99 (COL$10,806) | COL$4,448 | 143% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.31 (COL$11,954) | COL$2,871 | 316% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (COL$22,970) | COL$8,489 | 171% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.32 (COL$11,994) | COL$3,784 | 217% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.86 (COL$6,727) | COL$1,396 | 382% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.57 (COL$9,284) | COL$2,705 | 243% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (COL$46,449) | COL$32,400 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.90 (COL$6,882) | COL$3,482 | 98% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.15 (COL$7,764) | COL$2,055 | 278% |
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 380% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Baltimore, Maryland (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,199 (COL$7,947,193) | COL$1,158,110 | 586% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,445 (COL$5,221,666) | COL$858,670 | 508% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $179 (COL$646,020) | COL$200,589 | 222% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,599 (COL$5,777,786) | COL$815,225 | 609% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,036 (COL$3,743,235) | COL$549,134 | 582% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $105 (COL$377,930) | COL$135,121 | 180% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $54 (COL$194,018) | COL$73,258 | 165% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $261 (COL$941,883) | COL$1,320,600 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $116 (COL$419,886) | COL$198,959 | 111% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (COL$40,323) | COL$10,531 | 283% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (COL$65,775) | COL$12,479 | 427% |
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Baltimore, Maryland (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $48 (COL$172,689) | COL$142,852 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $44 (COL$157,473) | COL$107,393 | 47% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $87 (COL$313,897) | COL$193,879 | 62% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $104 (COL$375,711) | COL$181,437 | 107% |
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Baltimore, Maryland (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,717 (COL$78,476,042) | COL$50,931,100 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.61 (COL$2,213) | COL$4,351 | 49% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $83 (COL$298,838) | COL$69,767 | 328% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $16 (COL$56,683) | COL$14,898 | 280% |
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Baltimore, Maryland (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (COL$28,061) | COL$13,864 | 102% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $21 (COL$77,062) | COL$31,951 | 141% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $104 (COL$375,642) | COL$54,862 | 585% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (COL$24,302) | COL$20,351 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.61 (COL$13,052) | COL$10,772 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.66 (COL$13,232) | COL$12,566 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.93 (COL$10,570) | COL$5,836 | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.74 (COL$6,282) | COL$3,872 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 (COL$76,802) | COL$11,321 | 578% |
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Baltimore, Maryland (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $50 (COL$180,007) | COL$31,364 | 474% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $23 (COL$83,392) | COL$18,878 | 342% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $131 (COL$472,705) | COL$130,952 | 261% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $91 (COL$328,209) | COL$69,342 | 373% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (COL$43,404) | COL$11,026 | 294% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.98 (COL$18,007) | COL$3,822 | 371% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.42 (COL$19,577) | COL$3,401 | 476% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $425 (COL$1,536,161) | COL$1,204,970 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.14 (COL$495) | COL$218 | 127% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 (COL$166,532) | COL$74,853 | 122% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (COL$25,267) | COL$3,969 | 537% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$10,600,734 ($2,934) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,490,000 in Tunja.