Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (COL$42,448) | COL$33,663 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$30,833) | COL$27,275 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.16 (COL$13,692) | COL$11,115 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (COL$4,899) | COL$4,898 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.46 (COL$10,673) | COL$10,527 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.47 (COL$6,367) | COL$4,279 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.05 (COL$21,881) | COL$13,858 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.70 (COL$7,372) | COL$9,468 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (COL$5,621) | COL$4,518 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.87 (COL$8,109) | COL$4,017 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (COL$55,857) | COL$51,399 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (COL$9,196) | COL$7,094 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.20 (COL$5,177) | COL$3,594 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $786 (COL$3,405,222) | COL$3,570,390 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $483 (COL$2,091,120) | COL$2,076,660 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (COL$214,299) | COL$351,576 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (COL$2,295,371) | COL$1,996,390 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (COL$1,508,191) | COL$1,440,500 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (COL$175,178) | COL$233,653 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (COL$94,828) | COL$69,721 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $405 (COL$1,755,071) | COL$1,392,570 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (COL$622,156) | COL$415,109 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$30,652) | COL$24,613 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (COL$47,665) | COL$16,273 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (COL$295,322) | COL$232,008 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (COL$257,382) | COL$134,909 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (COL$490,775) | COL$384,606 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (COL$374,436) | COL$302,864 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,645 (COL$98,102,610) | COL$74,633,500 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.15 (COL$4,984) | COL$4,142 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (COL$116,393) | COL$154,644 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$29,659) | COL$22,191 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (COL$44,446) | COL$26,059 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (COL$181,193) | COL$112,618 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.42 (COL$23,468) | COL$25,781 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.26 (COL$22,785) | COL$15,924 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$28,458) | COL$18,171 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.31 (COL$10,007) | COL$8,330 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (COL$8,004) | COL$7,421 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (COL$51,566) | COL$32,831 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (COL$87,796) | COL$64,459 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (COL$55,748) | COL$31,400 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (COL$288,545) | COL$144,659 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (COL$175,801) | COL$143,439 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (COL$45,330) | COL$37,094 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (COL$15,811) | COL$10,467 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.95 (COL$12,768) | COL$6,218 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (COL$2,668,135) | COL$2,503,600 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (COL$928) | COL$266 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (COL$199,725) | COL$143,121 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.83 (COL$25,278) | COL$9,848 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 20% more expensive than in Colombia
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