Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 225% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 225% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (COL$80,202) | COL$21,151 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (COL$41,012) | COL$12,780 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 (COL$19,843) | COL$9,870 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (COL$3,482) | COL$2,797 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (COL$20,149) | COL$5,825 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (COL$15,582) | COL$3,202 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (COL$24,360) | COL$7,946 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (COL$17,687) | COL$5,932 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.71 (COL$10,786) | COL$2,068 | + 421% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (COL$10,617) | COL$3,028 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (COL$63,593) | COL$34,854 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 (COL$12,586) | COL$4,235 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (COL$12,695) | COL$2,411 | + 426% | |
| Housing | + 604% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 604% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,695 (COL$10,741,262) | COL$1,310,500 | + 720% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,193 (COL$8,742,063) | COL$839,400 | + 941% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $315 (COL$1,255,670) | COL$229,317 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,774 (COL$7,071,235) | COL$805,958 | + 777% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,491 (COL$5,943,744) | COL$549,202 | + 982% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (COL$592,318) | COL$137,042 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (COL$295,894) | COL$66,929 | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (COL$1,170,098) | COL$1,401,850 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (COL$509,057) | COL$261,832 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (COL$49,042) | COL$12,839 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $44 (COL$176,345) | COL$17,599 | + 902% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (COL$200,203) | COL$166,300 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (COL$158,655) | COL$130,850 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (COL$364,574) | COL$257,555 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (COL$422,289) | COL$214,592 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 (COL$115,825,952) | COL$48,458,500 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (COL$4,618) | COL$4,564 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (COL$255,905) | COL$76,962 | + 233% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (COL$63,304) | COL$35,114 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (COL$22,675) | COL$14,031 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (COL$111,387) | COL$10,974 | + 915% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (COL$594,570) | COL$61,300 | + 870% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (COL$27,203) | COL$18,108 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (COL$19,843) | COL$12,934 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (COL$20,664) | COL$15,471 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (COL$18,408) | COL$6,486 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (COL$10,027) | COL$5,564 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (COL$97,891) | COL$17,105 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 253% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (COL$196,995) | COL$27,375 | + 620% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (COL$98,048) | COL$22,232 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (COL$1,454,406) | COL$116,200 | + 1152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (COL$298,247) | COL$69,355 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (COL$49,095) | COL$13,033 | + 277% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (COL$21,233) | COL$5,191 | + 309% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (COL$24,202) | COL$4,097 | + 491% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $562 (COL$2,239,604) | COL$1,649,740 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (COL$399) | COL$184 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (COL$139,851) | COL$81,806 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (COL$37,952) | COL$5,827 | + 551% | |
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TOTAL | + 253% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 543 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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