Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (COL$34,094) | COL$35,926 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$26,850) | COL$26,648 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (COL$11,274) | COL$10,705 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (COL$4,177) | COL$4,545 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (COL$9,471) | COL$9,776 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (COL$4,452) | COL$4,171 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (COL$14,618) | COL$12,479 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (COL$7,626) | COL$9,405 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (COL$5,343) | COL$3,552 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (COL$6,797) | COL$4,084 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (COL$46,006) | COL$47,778 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (COL$7,972) | COL$6,561 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (COL$4,241) | COL$3,694 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (COL$3,333,845) | COL$3,431,470 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (COL$1,753,558) | COL$1,816,540 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (COL$219,106) | COL$334,934 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (COL$2,015,213) | COL$1,939,220 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (COL$1,173,626) | COL$1,047,990 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (COL$200,475) | COL$234,976 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (COL$94,459) | COL$74,151 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (COL$1,420,388) | COL$1,386,040 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (COL$587,062) | COL$444,453 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$28,577) | COL$21,857 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (COL$36,276) | COL$14,400 | + 152% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (COL$230,409) | COL$205,158 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (COL$147,519) | COL$139,363 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (COL$426,797) | COL$358,761 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (COL$415,307) | COL$301,004 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (COL$77,073,407) | COL$73,975,400 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (COL$3,497) | COL$4,009 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (COL$87,718) | COL$147,580 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (COL$22,296) | COL$21,178 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (COL$50,680) | COL$27,786 | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (COL$162,209) | COL$120,452 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (COL$21,437) | COL$24,902 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (COL$14,611) | COL$14,232 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$26,841) | COL$19,846 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (COL$9,538) | COL$8,145 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (COL$8,067) | COL$6,086 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (COL$45,234) | COL$32,498 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (COL$77,156) | COL$51,543 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (COL$47,377) | COL$30,038 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (COL$206,407) | COL$134,433 | + 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (COL$171,823) | COL$125,396 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (COL$40,910) | COL$33,247 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (COL$16,017) | COL$10,735 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (COL$9,411) | COL$5,952 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (COL$3,295,501) | COL$2,545,900 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (COL$858) | COL$203 | + 323% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (COL$188,638) | COL$112,857 | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (COL$19,786) | COL$9,009 | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Colombia
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