Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 41% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (COL$45,209) | COL$30,316 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$30,673) | COL$23,062 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.44 (COL$11,476) | COL$10,494 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (COL$4,679) | COL$4,135 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.26 (COL$10,597) | COL$9,324 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (COL$5,762) | COL$4,240 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (COL$18,689) | COL$11,440 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.95 (COL$9,178) | COL$7,683 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (COL$6,049) | COL$3,917 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (COL$6,864) | COL$3,912 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (COL$80,585) | COL$49,196 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (COL$9,597) | COL$5,670 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.91 (COL$4,267) | COL$2,955 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $620 (COL$2,910,820) | COL$2,849,990 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $379 (COL$1,778,253) | COL$1,572,310 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $61 (COL$284,824) | COL$309,623 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $492 (COL$2,309,850) | COL$1,745,190 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $281 (COL$1,321,679) | COL$1,083,010 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (COL$164,198) | COL$184,893 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (COL$118,207) | COL$76,594 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $485 (COL$2,280,345) | COL$1,473,490 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (COL$664,034) | COL$455,723 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$32,808) | COL$21,499 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (COL$40,924) | COL$17,001 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 65% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (COL$302,791) | COL$199,598 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (COL$219,516) | COL$125,658 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (COL$515,696) | COL$321,781 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (COL$355,370) | COL$237,737 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,360 (COL$100,336,251) | COL$65,209,500 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (COL$5,119) | COL$3,192 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (COL$123,486) | COL$139,065 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$33,145) | COL$17,143 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (COL$41,049) | COL$22,158 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (COL$160,722) | COL$100,021 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (COL$35,541) | COL$19,457 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (COL$18,487) | COL$12,118 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$29,549) | COL$16,724 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.09 (COL$9,814) | COL$7,526 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (COL$7,916) | COL$5,807 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (COL$66,001) | COL$26,074 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (COL$93,325) | COL$41,747 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$53,288) | COL$28,278 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (COL$209,047) | COL$121,749 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (COL$239,029) | COL$111,482 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (COL$48,640) | COL$29,614 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (COL$17,648) | COL$9,576 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.18 (COL$10,255) | COL$4,562 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $777 (COL$3,650,549) | COL$2,641,590 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (COL$847) | COL$229 | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (COL$233,898) | COL$119,330 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.83 (COL$22,688) | COL$8,338 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 40% more expensive than in Colombia
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