Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Tunja

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$6,691,535
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$2,638,451
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Tunja
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$27,387
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$24,215
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,479
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$3,875
12 eggs, large COL$8,648
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$3,093
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$10,193
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$5,553
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$2,574
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,353
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$38,567
2 liters of coca-cola COL$4,970
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$2,355
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$1,519,070
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,144,250
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$236,888
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,110,390
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$691,606
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$169,560
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$66,561
40” flat screen tv COL$1,078,680
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$296,067
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$12,163
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$48,838
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$206,769
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$113,597
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$319,529
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$187,648
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$48,367,700
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,925
Monthly ticket public transport COL$103,109
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$38,460
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$25,703
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$27,438
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$75,306
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$17,972
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$12,227
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$16,865
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$6,722
Tube of toothpaste COL$4,804
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$19,866
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$21,719
2 tickets to the movies COL$23,112
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$131,149
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$78,851
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$15,081
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$5,228
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,537
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$1,784,810
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$319
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$86,863
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$6,832
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 174 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: May 22, 2025

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