Cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States vs Tunja, Colombia
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Food | + 135% | |||
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Food in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (COL$40,496) | COL$9,927 | + 308% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (COL$26,089) | COL$15,019 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (COL$9,242) | COL$6,862 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (COL$2,427) | COL$2,608 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.85 (COL$9,844) | COL$4,448 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.03 (COL$10,492) | COL$2,871 | + 265% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (COL$21,334) | COL$8,489 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.91 (COL$10,082) | COL$3,784 | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (COL$5,102) | COL$1,396 | + 266% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (COL$8,090) | COL$2,705 | + 199% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (COL$48,860) | COL$32,400 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (COL$6,852) | COL$3,482 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (COL$4,840) | COL$2,055 | + 136% | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,404 (COL$4,856,609) | COL$1,158,110 | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $967 (COL$3,344,244) | COL$858,670 | + 289% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (COL$523,329) | COL$200,589 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $921 (COL$3,187,271) | COL$815,225 | + 291% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $766 (COL$2,650,753) | COL$549,134 | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (COL$413,143) | COL$135,121 | + 206% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (COL$138,326) | COL$73,258 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | $315 (COL$1,087,963) | COL$1,320,600 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $74 (COL$254,603) | COL$198,959 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (COL$42,957) | COL$10,531 | + 308% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (COL$58,117) | COL$12,479 | + 366% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (COL$138,169) | COL$142,852 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (COL$135,750) | COL$107,393 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (COL$346,263) | COL$193,879 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (COL$343,163) | COL$181,437 | + 89% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,916 (COL$79,266,098) | COL$50,931,100 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (COL$2,206) | COL$4,351 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (COL$98,793) | COL$69,767 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$14,898 | - | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$22,699) | COL$13,864 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (COL$69,180) | COL$31,951 | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (COL$265,387) | COL$54,862 | + 384% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (COL$23,901) | COL$20,351 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (COL$11,529) | COL$10,772 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (COL$14,629) | COL$12,566 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.40 (COL$8,293) | COL$5,836 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (COL$7,137) | COL$3,872 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (COL$54,491) | COL$11,321 | + 381% | |
Entertainment | + 336% | |||
Entertainment in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 336% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (COL$155,744) | COL$31,364 | + 397% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (COL$65,814) | COL$18,878 | + 249% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (COL$349,010) | COL$130,952 | + 167% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (COL$241,395) | COL$69,342 | + 248% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (COL$31,161) | COL$11,026 | + 183% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (COL$18,392) | COL$3,822 | + 381% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.43 (COL$15,333) | COL$3,401 | + 351% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (COL$1,483,911) | COL$1,204,970 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.09 (COL$3,755) | COL$218 | + 1624% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (COL$122,963) | COL$74,853 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (COL$23,987) | COL$3,969 | + 504% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
For example, you would need at least COL$8,612,455 ($2,490) in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,730,000 in Tunja.
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