Cost of living in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 52% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 155 (COL$27,420) | COL$9,927 | 176% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 117 (COL$20,837) | COL$15,019 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 45 (COL$8,001) | COL$6,862 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 20 (COL$3,617) | COL$2,608 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 30 (COL$5,303) | COL$4,448 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 17 (COL$3,057) | COL$2,871 | 6% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 59 (COL$10,461) | COL$8,489 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 38 (COL$6,694) | COL$3,784 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 18 (COL$3,193) | COL$1,396 | 129% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 21 (COL$3,736) | COL$2,705 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 178 (COL$31,584) | COL$32,400 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (COL$4,906) | COL$3,482 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 17 (COL$3,092) | COL$2,055 | 50% |
| Housing in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 12,249 (COL$2,173,579) | COL$1,158,110 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,982 (COL$1,239,026) | COL$858,670 | 44% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,002 (COL$177,869) | COL$200,589 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,522 (COL$1,334,792) | COL$815,225 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,488 (COL$796,337) | COL$549,134 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 901 (COL$159,833) | COL$135,121 | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 374 (COL$66,380) | COL$73,258 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,523 (COL$1,157,467) | COL$1,320,600 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,490 (COL$264,393) | COL$198,959 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 81 (COL$14,289) | COL$10,531 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 71 (COL$12,613) | COL$12,479 | 1% |
| Clothes in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 714 (COL$126,686) | COL$142,852 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 547 (COL$96,991) | COL$107,393 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,300 (COL$230,630) | COL$193,879 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 929 (COL$164,791) | COL$181,437 | 9% |
| Transportation in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 332,349 (COL$58,976,129) | COL$50,931,100 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (COL$3,283) | COL$4,351 | 25% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 427 (COL$75,808) | COL$69,767 | 9% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 381 (COL$67,600) | COL$14,898 | 354% |
| Personal Care in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 53 (COL$9,365) | COL$13,864 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 131 (COL$23,243) | COL$31,951 | 27% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 460 (COL$81,601) | COL$54,862 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 85 (COL$15,013) | COL$20,351 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 45 (COL$7,947) | COL$10,772 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 46 (COL$8,103) | COL$12,566 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 25 (COL$4,497) | COL$5,836 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 24 (COL$4,314) | COL$3,872 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 90 (COL$15,987) | COL$11,321 | 41% |
| Entertainment in Oaxaca (Mexico) is 70% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Oaxaca (Mexico) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 315 (COL$55,810) | COL$31,364 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 114 (COL$20,184) | COL$18,878 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 851 (COL$151,019) | COL$130,952 | 15% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 691 (COL$122,532) | COL$69,342 | 77% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 100 (COL$17,707) | COL$11,026 | 61% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 48 (COL$8,566) | COL$3,822 | 124% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 29 (COL$5,157) | COL$3,401 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 8,961 (COL$1,590,146) | COL$1,204,970 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 2.65 (COL$469) | COL$218 | 116% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 877 (COL$155,702) | COL$74,853 | 108% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 53 (COL$9,458) | COL$3,969 | 138% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$4,076,921 (Mex$ 22,975) in Oaxaca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,160,000 in Tunja.