Cost of living comparison between Bogotá (Colombia) and Quito (Ecuador)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$10,555 ($5.90) | $3.78 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,592 ($7.60) | $4.84 | 57% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$5,854 ($3.27) | $3.02 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,259 ($1.26) | $0.94 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,006 ($2.24) | $1.85 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,364 ($1.32) | $1.48 | 11% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,212 ($2.91) | $3.40 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,071 ($2.27) | $1.78 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,170 ($1.77) | $1.58 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,117 ($1.18) | $0.90 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,342 ($16.96) | $17 | 0% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,747 ($2.09) | $1.29 | 63% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,671 ($0.93) | $1.00 | 7% |
| Housing | 77% | ||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 77% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$2,276,790 ($1,272) | $567 | 125% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$322,414 ($180) | $56 | 225% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$89,421 ($50) | $64 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,490,350 ($833) | $1,162 | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$203,438 ($114) | $156 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,745 ($7.12) | $4.63 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,670 ($3.17) | $3.11 | 2% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$173,444 ($97) | $92 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$145,343 ($81) | $64 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$216,790 ($121) | $112 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$175,879 ($98) | $73 | 35% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 62% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,833,300 ($26,171) | $30,000 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,728 ($1.52) | $0.78 | 95% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,651 ($47) | $15 | 212% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$8,107 ($4.53) | $10.55 | 57% |
| Personal Care | 57% | ||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 57% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$11,802 ($6.60) | $5.50 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$14,717 ($8.22) | $3.56 | 131% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,566 ($4.79) | $1.87 | 156% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,133 ($6.22) | $4.47 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,029 ($3.37) | $1.81 | 86% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,640 ($2.59) | $2.19 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,359 ($6.91) | $5.56 | 24% |
| Entertainment | 15% | ||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,744 ($25) | $23 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,708 ($11.57) | $8.67 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,397 ($63) | $33 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$113,529 ($63) | $47 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,500 ($9.78) | $5.73 | 71% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,628 ($2.59) | $2.47 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$5,363 ($3.00) | $1.73 | 73% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | COL$375,026 ($210) | $233 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$259 ($0.14) | $0.19 | 24% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$119,938 ($67) | $52 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,999 ($2.23) | $2.67 | 16% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,137 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 45% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $5,232
(COL$9,362,205)
in Bogotá
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$3,600
in Quito.