Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 129% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 115% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 115% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Varese | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$53,329) | COL$21,151 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$35,014) | COL$12,780 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (COL$19,880) | COL$9,870 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (COL$5,369) | COL$2,797 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (COL$12,783) | COL$5,825 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (COL$9,636) | COL$3,202 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$28,714) | COL$7,946 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (COL$7,649) | COL$5,932 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (COL$4,903) | COL$2,068 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (COL$6,543) | COL$3,028 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$28,466) | COL$34,854 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (COL$10,212) | COL$4,235 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (COL$4,958) | COL$2,411 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 165% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Varese | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (COL$4,077,854) | COL$1,310,500 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €683 (COL$2,867,428) | COL$839,400 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (COL$761,330) | COL$229,317 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €632 (COL$2,655,227) | COL$805,958 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €395 (COL$1,656,994) | COL$549,202 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (COL$472,480) | COL$137,042 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (COL$91,995) | COL$66,929 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (COL$1,821,628) | COL$1,401,850 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (COL$533,922) | COL$261,832 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.21 (COL$21,872) | COL$12,839 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$47,482) | COL$17,599 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 61% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Varese | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €103 (COL$434,665) | COL$166,300 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$146,089) | COL$130,850 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (COL$456,147) | COL$257,555 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (COL$462,984) | COL$214,592 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 97% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Varese | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 (COL$85,235,557) | COL$48,458,500 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (COL$6,717) | COL$4,564 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (COL$180,464) | COL$76,962 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (COL$76,154) | COL$35,113 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 116% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Varese | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$37,823) | COL$14,031 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (COL$41,707) | COL$10,974 | + 280% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (COL$300,528) | COL$61,300 | + 390% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (COL$24,109) | COL$18,108 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (COL$17,467) | COL$12,934 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (COL$14,630) | COL$15,471 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (COL$9,915) | COL$6,486 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (COL$11,793) | COL$5,564 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$84,391) | COL$17,105 | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 247% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 247% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Varese | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (COL$191,894) | COL$27,375 | + 601% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (COL$78,798) | COL$22,232 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (COL$296,806) | COL$116,200 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (COL$346,517) | COL$69,355 | + 400% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$33,732) | COL$13,033 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (COL$6,049) | COL$5,191 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (COL$24,863) | COL$4,097 | + 507% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (COL$2,295,708) | COL$1,649,740 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (COL$921) | COL$184 | + 399% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (COL$200,753) | COL$81,806 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (COL$22,640) | COL$5,827 | + 289% | |
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TOTAL | + 129% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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