Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 168% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 178% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 178% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Athens | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$70,822) | COL$21,151 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$38,432) | COL$12,780 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (COL$23,647) | COL$9,870 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.69 (COL$8,713) | COL$2,797 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (COL$25,252) | COL$5,825 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.88 (COL$9,725) | COL$3,202 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (COL$28,750) | COL$7,946 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (COL$8,951) | COL$5,932 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (COL$5,270) | COL$2,068 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (COL$7,543) | COL$3,028 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (COL$49,780) | COL$34,854 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (COL$13,764) | COL$4,235 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (COL$5,521) | COL$2,411 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 228% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Athens | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €945 (COL$4,875,865) | COL$1,310,500 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €776 (COL$4,007,409) | COL$839,400 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €206 (COL$1,060,911) | COL$229,317 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (COL$2,714,317) | COL$805,958 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €434 (COL$2,242,153) | COL$549,202 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (COL$559,831) | COL$137,042 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$150,045) | COL$66,929 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (COL$2,096,572) | COL$1,401,850 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (COL$448,485) | COL$261,832 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (COL$60,960) | COL$12,839 | + 375% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (COL$36,241) | COL$17,599 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 62% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Athens | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (COL$394,608) | COL$166,300 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (COL$168,039) | COL$130,850 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (COL$431,401) | COL$257,555 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (COL$471,117) | COL$214,592 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 111% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (COL$127,310,509) | COL$48,458,500 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (COL$10,864) | COL$5,678 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$154,852) | COL$76,955 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (COL$56,414) | COL$32,044 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 118% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Athens | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (COL$29,352) | COL$14,031 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$46,043) | COL$10,974 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (COL$204,310) | COL$61,300 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (COL$30,570) | COL$18,108 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (COL$20,038) | COL$12,934 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.61 (COL$23,818) | COL$15,471 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.82 (COL$14,575) | COL$6,486 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (COL$12,211) | COL$5,564 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$64,377) | COL$17,105 | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 312% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 312% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Athens | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (COL$203,097) | COL$27,375 | + 642% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$84,128) | COL$22,232 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (COL$201,121) | COL$116,200 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (COL$272,330) | COL$69,355 | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$61,913) | COL$13,033 | + 375% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (COL$19,296) | COL$5,191 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.26 (COL$21,987) | COL$4,097 | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €562 (COL$2,901,503) | COL$1,649,740 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (COL$2,374) | COL$184 | + 1188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (COL$202,720) | COL$81,806 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.73 (COL$24,429) | COL$5,827 | + 319% | |
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TOTAL | + 168% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 699 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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