Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 203% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 209% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 209% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rome | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (COL$93,911) | COL$21,151 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$46,023) | COL$12,780 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (COL$25,655) | COL$9,870 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (COL$7,315) | COL$2,797 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (COL$19,577) | COL$5,825 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (COL$12,466) | COL$3,202 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$39,583) | COL$7,946 | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (COL$11,261) | COL$5,932 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (COL$8,260) | COL$2,068 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (COL$6,649) | COL$3,028 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$35,975) | COL$34,854 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (COL$8,481) | COL$4,235 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (COL$7,499) | COL$2,411 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 386% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 386% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rome | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (COL$10,274,134) | COL$1,310,500 | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (COL$6,219,525) | COL$839,400 | + 641% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (COL$712,878) | COL$229,317 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (COL$5,315,984) | COL$805,958 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (COL$3,611,538) | COL$549,202 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (COL$476,384) | COL$137,042 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (COL$142,759) | COL$66,929 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (COL$2,007,452) | COL$1,401,850 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (COL$811,658) | COL$261,832 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (COL$28,570) | COL$12,839 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (COL$45,933) | COL$17,599 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 76% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rome | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (COL$407,327) | COL$166,300 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (COL$184,682) | COL$130,850 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (COL$430,272) | COL$257,555 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (COL$575,720) | COL$214,592 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 121% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rome | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (COL$129,057,983) | COL$48,458,500 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (COL$9,238) | COL$5,678 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (COL$180,152) | COL$76,955 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (COL$74,955) | COL$32,046 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 154% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rome | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$36,879) | COL$14,031 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$46,401) | COL$10,974 | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (COL$486,192) | COL$61,300 | + 693% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (COL$23,738) | COL$18,108 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (COL$17,101) | COL$12,934 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (COL$18,466) | COL$15,471 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (COL$11,497) | COL$6,486 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (COL$10,079) | COL$5,564 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$108,954) | COL$17,105 | + 537% | |
| Entertainment | + 255% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 255% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rome | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (COL$215,693) | COL$27,375 | + 688% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$89,783) | COL$22,232 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (COL$340,844) | COL$116,200 | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (COL$329,297) | COL$69,355 | + 375% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$58,876) | COL$13,033 | + 352% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (COL$8,934) | COL$5,191 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (COL$26,330) | COL$4,097 | + 543% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (COL$2,490,476) | COL$1,649,740 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (COL$922) | COL$184 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (COL$265,835) | COL$81,806 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (COL$27,671) | COL$5,827 | + 375% | |
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TOTAL | + 203% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 309 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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