Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (COL$21,646) | COL$16,856 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.97 (COL$20,243) | COL$16,589 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.40 (COL$8,144) | COL$7,008 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (COL$3,384) | COL$2,724 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (COL$6,486) | COL$5,441 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (COL$4,034) | COL$2,674 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (COL$13,452) | COL$7,646 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (COL$5,998) | COL$4,965 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.08 (COL$3,667) | COL$2,191 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (COL$4,537) | COL$2,869 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (COL$46,899) | COL$41,199 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (COL$6,315) | COL$3,973 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (COL$3,297) | COL$2,132 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $748 (COL$2,536,958) | COL$2,556,280 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $403 (COL$1,366,072) | COL$1,260,510 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $57 (COL$193,820) | COL$248,608 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $521 (COL$1,767,297) | COL$1,495,820 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $325 (COL$1,101,674) | COL$834,840 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (COL$148,065) | COL$165,240 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (COL$89,790) | COL$75,275 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $544 (COL$1,847,011) | COL$1,238,170 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (COL$510,927) | COL$321,049 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (COL$21,444) | COL$16,447 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.93 (COL$20,139) | COL$15,807 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 64% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (COL$211,869) | COL$157,861 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (COL$176,355) | COL$98,579 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (COL$391,495) | COL$244,525 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (COL$297,963) | COL$204,643 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,196 (COL$85,501,289) | COL$58,607,800 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (COL$2,362) | COL$3,062 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (COL$77,364) | COL$121,601 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (COL$30,540) | COL$14,408 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (COL$53,458) | COL$19,815 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (COL$125,947) | COL$78,035 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.24 (COL$17,788) | COL$18,226 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (COL$14,365) | COL$12,462 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.54 (COL$18,787) | COL$14,784 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.66 (COL$5,631) | COL$6,287 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (COL$4,713) | COL$4,231 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (COL$33,664) | COL$19,733 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (COL$63,597) | COL$38,499 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$37,964) | COL$21,505 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (COL$217,431) | COL$98,513 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $38 (COL$129,113) | COL$88,525 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (COL$24,048) | COL$21,932 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.85 (COL$9,688) | COL$6,838 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (COL$6,527) | COL$4,155 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (COL$1,573,814) | COL$1,688,940 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (COL$546) | COL$194 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (COL$147,048) | COL$111,133 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.68 (COL$15,895) | COL$6,498 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 18% more expensive than in Colombia
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