Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 350% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 292% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| New York City (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $18 (COL$64,253) | COL$9,927 | 547% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (COL$33,517) | COL$15,019 | 123% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $6 (COL$21,847) | COL$6,862 | 218% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.06 (COL$3,821) | COL$2,608 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.14 (COL$14,897) | COL$4,448 | 235% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $5.01 (COL$18,014) | COL$2,871 | 527% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (COL$26,892) | COL$8,489 | 217% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.17 (COL$14,984) | COL$3,784 | 296% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.90 (COL$6,822) | COL$1,396 | 389% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $4.43 (COL$15,941) | COL$2,705 | 489% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $17 (COL$59,664) | COL$32,400 | 84% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.28 (COL$8,187) | COL$3,482 | 135% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.16 (COL$11,348) | COL$2,055 | 452% |
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 611% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,754 (COL$13,494,220) | COL$1,158,110 | 1065% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,698 (COL$9,696,308) | COL$858,670 | 1029% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $150 (COL$540,149) | COL$200,589 | 169% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,617 (COL$9,408,280) | COL$815,225 | 1054% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,791 (COL$6,436,060) | COL$549,134 | 1072% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $89 (COL$318,184) | COL$135,121 | 135% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $54 (COL$192,732) | COL$73,258 | 163% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $311 (COL$1,119,184) | COL$1,320,600 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $243 (COL$874,901) | COL$198,959 | 340% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 (COL$46,601) | COL$10,531 | 343% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $22 (COL$80,845) | COL$12,479 | 548% |
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (COL$211,652) | COL$142,852 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (COL$141,859) | COL$107,393 | 32% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $85 (COL$306,256) | COL$193,879 | 58% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $113 (COL$405,952) | COL$181,437 | 124% |
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $29,858 (COL$107,323,862) | COL$50,931,100 | 111% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.82 (COL$2,940) | COL$4,351 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $128 (COL$461,430) | COL$69,767 | 561% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 (COL$91,442) | COL$14,898 | 514% |
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $9 (COL$32,090) | COL$13,864 | 131% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $24 (COL$84,672) | COL$31,951 | 165% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $177 (COL$637,129) | COL$54,862 | 1061% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (COL$30,538) | COL$20,351 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.62 (COL$16,605) | COL$10,772 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $8 (COL$27,105) | COL$12,566 | 116% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.93 (COL$17,723) | COL$5,836 | 204% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.37 (COL$8,519) | COL$3,872 | 120% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $31 (COL$109,882) | COL$11,321 | 871% |
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 463% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $66 (COL$235,657) | COL$31,364 | 651% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $33 (COL$119,584) | COL$18,878 | 533% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $424 (COL$1,524,808) | COL$130,952 | 1064% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $133 (COL$479,100) | COL$69,342 | 591% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $18 (COL$65,787) | COL$11,026 | 497% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.27 (COL$18,927) | COL$3,822 | 395% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (COL$30,443) | COL$3,401 | 795% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $398 (COL$1,430,963) | COL$1,204,970 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.48 (COL$1,735) | COL$218 | 697% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $98 (COL$352,645) | COL$74,853 | 371% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $15 (COL$54,724) | COL$3,969 | 1279% |
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