Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tunja, Colombia
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| Food | + 296% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 296% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (COL$64,537) | COL$9,927 | + 550% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (COL$32,918) | COL$15,019 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (COL$22,006) | COL$6,862 | + 221% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (COL$3,972) | COL$2,608 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.18 (COL$15,102) | COL$4,448 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.10 (COL$18,436) | COL$2,871 | + 542% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (COL$28,535) | COL$8,489 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (COL$15,466) | COL$3,784 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (COL$7,095) | COL$1,396 | + 408% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.14 (COL$18,575) | COL$2,705 | + 587% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (COL$59,871) | COL$32,400 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (COL$7,865) | COL$3,482 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (COL$11,161) | COL$2,055 | + 443% | |
| Housing | + 638% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 638% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,692 (COL$13,342,018) | COL$1,158,110 | + 1052% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,760 (COL$9,974,372) | COL$858,670 | + 1062% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (COL$593,819) | COL$200,589 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,879 (COL$10,404,054) | COL$815,225 | + 1176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,832 (COL$6,619,011) | COL$549,134 | + 1105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (COL$350,056) | COL$135,121 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (COL$196,183) | COL$73,258 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (COL$1,104,795) | COL$1,320,600 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (COL$708,096) | COL$198,959 | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (COL$47,590) | COL$10,531 | + 352% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (COL$81,419) | COL$12,479 | + 552% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (COL$212,772) | COL$142,852 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (COL$142,610) | COL$107,393 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (COL$307,875) | COL$193,879 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (COL$408,099) | COL$181,437 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 254% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 254% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,840 (COL$111,439,926) | COL$50,931,100 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (COL$2,968) | COL$4,351 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (COL$457,427) | COL$69,767 | + 556% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (COL$81,722) | COL$14,898 | + 449% | |
| Personal Care | + 232% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (COL$35,436) | COL$13,864 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (COL$92,756) | COL$31,951 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (COL$640,498) | COL$54,862 | + 1067% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (COL$30,122) | COL$20,351 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.66 (COL$16,822) | COL$10,772 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$26,205) | COL$12,566 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (COL$17,148) | COL$5,836 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (COL$8,304) | COL$3,872 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (COL$99,220) | COL$11,321 | + 776% | |
| Entertainment | + 467% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 467% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (COL$230,344) | COL$31,364 | + 634% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (COL$127,032) | COL$18,878 | + 573% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $422 (COL$1,523,127) | COL$130,952 | + 1063% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (COL$469,294) | COL$69,342 | + 577% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (COL$62,707) | COL$11,026 | + 469% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (COL$19,001) | COL$3,822 | + 397% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (COL$29,857) | COL$3,401 | + 778% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (COL$1,483,281) | COL$1,204,970 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (COL$1,744) | COL$218 | + 701% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (COL$375,639) | COL$74,853 | + 402% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (COL$54,713) | COL$3,969 | + 1278% | |
| TOTAL | + 358% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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