Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (COL$39,803) | COL$33,439 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$28,659) | COL$26,474 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.78 (COL$11,099) | COL$11,200 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (COL$4,248) | COL$4,471 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (COL$9,454) | COL$9,383 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.09 (COL$4,345) | COL$4,681 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (COL$15,195) | COL$12,774 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (COL$8,234) | COL$8,638 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (COL$4,774) | COL$3,864 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.51 (COL$6,030) | COL$3,665 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (COL$54,232) | COL$48,018 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (COL$7,914) | COL$6,375 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.98 (COL$3,923) | COL$3,660 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $729 (COL$2,912,610) | COL$3,236,280 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $407 (COL$1,626,749) | COL$1,676,490 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (COL$246,165) | COL$292,417 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $504 (COL$2,014,570) | COL$1,861,380 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (COL$1,088,264) | COL$1,015,290 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $45 (COL$179,388) | COL$213,033 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (COL$102,761) | COL$70,078 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $368 (COL$1,469,485) | COL$1,406,410 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (COL$585,774) | COL$552,212 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$27,690) | COL$21,597 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (COL$29,631) | COL$18,117 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (COL$223,288) | COL$191,103 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (COL$173,990) | COL$133,514 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (COL$428,598) | COL$338,768 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (COL$358,596) | COL$254,648 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,943 (COL$79,664,108) | COL$73,030,200 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (COL$3,863) | COL$4,178 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (COL$84,639) | COL$142,572 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.25 (COL$20,991) | COL$17,111 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (COL$43,787) | COL$24,322 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (COL$136,769) | COL$103,560 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.28 (COL$21,089) | COL$20,630 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (COL$15,913) | COL$14,202 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$24,682) | COL$17,714 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.92 (COL$7,681) | COL$7,659 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (COL$6,586) | COL$5,871 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (COL$57,526) | COL$30,481 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 72% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (COL$70,018) | COL$45,066 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$44,863) | COL$29,100 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (COL$272,726) | COL$124,642 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (COL$186,729) | COL$114,686 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (COL$39,541) | COL$31,820 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.33 (COL$13,312) | COL$9,943 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (COL$7,925) | COL$4,993 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $893 (COL$3,566,723) | COL$2,623,380 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (COL$881) | COL$200 | + 340% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (COL$175,679) | COL$129,866 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.05 (COL$16,163) | COL$11,984 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 10% more expensive than in Colombia
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