Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Tunja, Colombia
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| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 193% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (COL$54,305) | COL$9,927 | + 447% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (COL$26,758) | COL$15,019 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (COL$17,442) | COL$6,862 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.27 (COL$6,215) | COL$2,608 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (COL$10,613) | COL$4,448 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.19 (COL$11,445) | COL$2,871 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (COL$30,350) | COL$8,489 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.67 (COL$10,034) | COL$3,784 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.87 (COL$7,836) | COL$1,396 | + 461% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.75 (COL$7,516) | COL$2,705 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (COL$59,455) | COL$32,400 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (COL$7,003) | COL$3,482 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.42 (COL$6,621) | COL$2,055 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 352% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 352% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,813 (COL$7,688,497) | COL$1,158,110 | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,132 (COL$5,827,700) | COL$858,670 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$118 (COL$322,029) | COL$200,589 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,300 (COL$6,288,109) | COL$815,225 | + 671% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 (COL$3,876,969) | COL$549,134 | + 606% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (COL$181,501) | COL$135,121 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$56 (COL$151,977) | COL$73,258 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$346 (COL$944,517) | COL$1,320,600 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$138 (COL$375,872) | COL$198,959 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (COL$28,762) | COL$10,531 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (COL$67,398) | COL$12,479 | + 440% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (COL$213,284) | COL$142,852 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (COL$139,385) | COL$107,393 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 (COL$275,319) | COL$193,879 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (COL$382,574) | COL$181,437 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 145% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,124 (COL$60,475,305) | COL$50,931,100 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (COL$3,548) | COL$4,351 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (COL$305,155) | COL$69,767 | + 337% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 (COL$77,962) | COL$14,898 | + 423% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 157% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (COL$27,780) | COL$13,864 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (COL$90,899) | COL$31,951 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$174 (COL$476,466) | COL$54,862 | + 768% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (COL$27,999) | COL$20,351 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.19 (COL$14,193) | COL$10,772 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (COL$16,414) | COL$12,566 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.80 (COL$10,399) | COL$5,836 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.98 (COL$8,141) | COL$3,872 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (COL$68,919) | COL$11,321 | + 509% | |
| Entertainment | + 244% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 244% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (COL$136,518) | COL$31,364 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (COL$91,469) | COL$18,878 | + 385% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (COL$523,578) | COL$130,952 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (COL$274,616) | COL$69,342 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (COL$33,154) | COL$11,026 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (COL$13,973) | COL$3,822 | + 266% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (COL$18,191) | COL$3,401 | + 435% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (COL$1,478,803) | COL$1,204,970 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (COL$1,376) | COL$218 | + 532% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (COL$142,780) | COL$74,853 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (COL$41,197) | COL$3,969 | + 938% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 817 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 207% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
For example, you would need at least COL$11,590,701 (C$4,240) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,780,000 in Tunja.
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