Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 215% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 203% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Canada) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$20 (COL$55,455) | COL$9,927 | 459% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (COL$27,204) | COL$15,019 | 81% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$6 (COL$18,085) | COL$6,862 | 164% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.33 (COL$6,620) | COL$2,608 | 154% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.90 (COL$11,073) | COL$4,448 | 149% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.19 (COL$11,902) | COL$2,871 | 315% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (COL$29,988) | COL$8,489 | 253% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.25 (COL$9,225) | COL$3,784 | 144% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.73 (COL$7,758) | COL$1,396 | 456% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.74 (COL$7,789) | COL$2,705 | 188% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$22 (COL$62,825) | COL$32,400 | 94% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.51 (COL$7,130) | COL$3,482 | 105% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.56 (COL$7,270) | COL$2,055 | 254% |
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 371% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,824 (COL$8,029,330) | COL$1,158,110 | 593% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$2,132 (COL$6,060,553) | COL$858,670 | 606% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$118 (COL$334,896) | COL$200,589 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,300 (COL$6,539,358) | COL$815,225 | 702% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,418 (COL$4,031,878) | COL$549,134 | 634% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$66 (COL$188,753) | COL$135,121 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$56 (COL$158,050) | COL$73,258 | 116% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$346 (COL$982,257) | COL$1,320,600 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$138 (COL$390,890) | COL$198,959 | 96% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$11 (COL$29,911) | COL$10,531 | 184% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$25 (COL$70,091) | COL$12,479 | 462% |
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$78 (COL$221,806) | COL$142,852 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$51 (COL$144,954) | COL$107,393 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$101 (COL$286,319) | COL$193,879 | 48% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$140 (COL$397,860) | COL$181,437 | 119% |
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 155% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$22,124 (COL$62,891,670) | COL$50,931,100 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.30 (COL$3,690) | COL$4,351 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$112 (COL$317,348) | COL$69,767 | 355% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$29 (COL$81,077) | COL$14,898 | 444% |
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 120% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 (COL$28,810) | COL$13,864 | 108% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$23 (COL$65,571) | COL$31,951 | 105% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$119 (COL$337,310) | COL$54,862 | 515% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$10 (COL$29,118) | COL$20,351 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.95 (COL$14,065) | COL$10,772 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.90 (COL$16,766) | COL$12,566 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.75 (COL$10,669) | COL$5,836 | 83% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.85 (COL$8,096) | COL$3,872 | 109% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$24 (COL$68,356) | COL$11,321 | 504% |
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 257% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$50 (COL$141,972) | COL$31,364 | 353% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$33 (COL$95,123) | COL$18,878 | 404% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$192 (COL$544,498) | COL$130,952 | 316% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$100 (COL$285,589) | COL$69,342 | 312% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$12 (COL$34,478) | COL$11,026 | 213% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$5.11 (COL$14,532) | COL$3,822 | 280% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (COL$18,918) | COL$3,401 | 456% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$541 (COL$1,537,890) | COL$1,204,970 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.50 (COL$1,431) | COL$218 | 557% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$52 (COL$148,484) | COL$74,853 | 98% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 (COL$42,843) | COL$3,969 | 979% |
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