Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 229% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 171% | |||
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| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 171% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$69,879) | COL$21,151 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (COL$45,875) | COL$12,780 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (COL$25,472) | COL$9,870 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (COL$5,547) | COL$2,797 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (COL$19,130) | COL$5,825 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (COL$10,819) | COL$3,202 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.95 (COL$28,051) | COL$7,946 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (COL$9,768) | COL$5,932 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (COL$6,398) | COL$2,068 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (COL$6,928) | COL$3,028 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$32,454) | COL$34,854 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (COL$13,355) | COL$4,235 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (COL$5,159) | COL$2,411 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 374% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 374% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,543 (COL$7,272,603) | COL$1,310,500 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,269 (COL$5,985,084) | COL$839,400 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (COL$896,332) | COL$229,317 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (COL$5,096,612) | COL$805,958 | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €899 (COL$4,236,262) | COL$549,202 | + 671% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (COL$718,218) | COL$137,042 | + 424% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (COL$144,963) | COL$66,929 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (COL$1,996,491) | COL$1,401,850 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (COL$974,651) | COL$261,832 | + 272% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$34,843) | COL$12,839 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (COL$66,899) | COL$17,599 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 62% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$377,878) | COL$166,300 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$160,387) | COL$130,850 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (COL$453,552) | COL$257,555 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (COL$564,214) | COL$214,592 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 272% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 272% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,508 (COL$148,550,518) | COL$48,458,500 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (COL$8,653) | COL$5,678 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (COL$439,685) | COL$76,962 | + 471% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (COL$112,131) | COL$34,848 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 85% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.64 (COL$17,142) | COL$14,031 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (COL$71,494) | COL$10,974 | + 551% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (COL$158,662) | COL$61,300 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.09 (COL$14,581) | COL$18,108 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (COL$12,673) | COL$12,934 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (COL$18,728) | COL$15,471 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (COL$8,424) | COL$6,486 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (COL$9,226) | COL$5,564 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (COL$113,309) | COL$17,105 | + 562% | |
| Entertainment | + 213% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 213% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (COL$194,340) | COL$27,375 | + 610% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (COL$92,003) | COL$22,232 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (COL$487,781) | COL$116,200 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (COL$262,467) | COL$69,355 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$41,707) | COL$13,033 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (COL$14,889) | COL$5,191 | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (COL$21,055) | COL$4,097 | + 414% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (COL$2,273,264) | COL$1,649,740 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (COL$575) | COL$184 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (COL$147,243) | COL$81,806 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$35,405) | COL$5,827 | + 508% | |
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TOTAL | + 229% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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