Cost of living in Turbo

In Turbo, Colombia, a family of four typically needs around $1532 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $634 monthly.

How expensive is Turbo compared to other cities?

Turbo is 28% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Turbo compare to your city?

Turbo is 47% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Turbo is, on average, 80% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Turbo?

Who is Turbo a good fit for?

Turbo is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Turbo so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Turbo is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a solid income.

Is food expensive in Turbo?

No, food is 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Turbo?

Yes, public transport is 41% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective way to travel.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
634 $
Without Rent
357 $
Rent & Utilities
276 $
Food
238 $
Transport
52 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
369 $
GDP per Capita
6,980 $
Freedom Index
6.54
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
4%
Population
181.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.95 $
Dinner 23.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.47 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.37 $
Capuccino 1.73 $
Coke, 330ml 0.84 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.17 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.06 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.97 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.68 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.59 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.16 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.16 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.97 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.32 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.99 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.03 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.06 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.47 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.36 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.63 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.92 $
Cigarette pack 2.04 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.74 $
Monthly Pass 38.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 24.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.53 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.83 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.75 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.2 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 52 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 80 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 21.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 193 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 323 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 243 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 434 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,165 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,099 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 369 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 13.26%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.75 $
Haircut 4.52 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 79 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 2 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,275 $

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Turbo vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 44% more expensive) Turbo vs Quito (Quito is 42% more expensive) Turbo vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 21% more expensive) Turbo vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 7% less expensive) Turbo vs Duran (Duran is 27% more expensive) Turbo vs Machala (Machala is 6% less expensive) Turbo vs Manta (Manta is 37% more expensive) Turbo vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 20% more expensive) Turbo vs Loja (Loja is 3% less expensive) Turbo vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 3% more expensive)
Peru
Turbo vs Lima (Lima is 56% more expensive) Turbo vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 12% less expensive) Turbo vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 10% more expensive) Turbo vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 19% less expensive) Turbo vs Callao (Callao is 23% more expensive) Turbo vs Piura (Piura is 11% less expensive) Turbo vs Cusco (Cusco is 1% more expensive) Turbo vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 22% less expensive) Turbo vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 7% less expensive) Turbo vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 7% more expensive)
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Turbo vs Caracas (Caracas is 65% more expensive) Turbo vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 11% more expensive) Turbo vs Valencia (Valencia is 24% more expensive) Turbo vs Maracay (Maracay is 15% more expensive) Turbo vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 13% more expensive) Turbo vs Barinas (Barinas is 26% more expensive) Turbo vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 41% more expensive) Turbo vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 49% more expensive) Turbo vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 37% more expensive) Turbo vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 44% more expensive)
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Turbo vs Bogota (Bogota is 37% more expensive) Turbo vs Medellin (Medellin is 38% more expensive) Turbo vs Cali (Cali is 16% more expensive) Turbo vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 24% more expensive) Turbo vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 18% more expensive) Turbo vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 13% less expensive) Turbo vs Soacha (Soacha is 18% more expensive) Turbo vs Soledad (Soledad is 32% more expensive) Turbo vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 25% less expensive) Turbo vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 1% more expensive)
Brazil
Turbo vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 60% more expensive) Turbo vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 51% more expensive) Turbo vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 27% more expensive) Turbo vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 13% more expensive) Turbo vs Salvador (Salvador is 17% more expensive) Turbo vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 24% more expensive) Turbo vs Manaus (Manaus is 26% more expensive) Turbo vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 21% more expensive) Turbo vs Recife (Recife is 22% more expensive) Turbo vs Goiania (Goiania is 3% more expensive)
Argentina
Turbo vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 43% more expensive) Turbo vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 46% more expensive) Turbo vs Rosario (Rosario is 0% less expensive) Turbo vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 10% more expensive) Turbo vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 18% more expensive) Turbo vs Salta (Salta is 15% more expensive) Turbo vs San Juan (San Juan is 4% more expensive) Turbo vs Lanus (Lanus is 27% more expensive) Turbo vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 39% less expensive) Turbo vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 12% more expensive)
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Turbo vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 20% more expensive) Turbo vs La Paz (La Paz is 6% more expensive) Turbo vs El Alto (El Alto is 1% more expensive) Turbo vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 15% less expensive) Turbo vs Sucre (Sucre is 4% more expensive) Turbo vs Oruro (Oruro is 5% less expensive) Turbo vs Potosi (Potosi is 21% less expensive) Turbo vs Tarija (Tarija is 1% less expensive) Turbo vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 16% less expensive) Turbo vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 22% more expensive)
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