- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.57 (COL$14,258) | COL$12,615 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (COL$16,988) | COL$16,029 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (COL$11,472) | COL$7,778 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (COL$3,542) | COL$2,462 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (COL$7,009) | COL$4,980 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (COL$4,089) | COL$2,772 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (COL$12,505) | COL$7,334 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (COL$6,565) | COL$4,843 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (COL$5,142) | COL$2,143 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (COL$4,727) | COL$2,837 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$47,895) | COL$37,178 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (COL$5,930) | COL$3,634 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (COL$3,319) | COL$2,221 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 1% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (COL$2,246,651) | COL$2,596,240 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (COL$1,347,162) | COL$1,429,670 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (COL$199,581) | COL$319,100 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $601 (COL$1,874,730) | COL$1,695,740 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (COL$1,181,610) | COL$976,296 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (COL$154,441) | COL$221,142 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (COL$87,674) | COL$76,928 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (COL$1,873,836) | COL$1,283,440 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (COL$662,855) | COL$300,594 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (COL$16,559) | COL$18,047 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.73 (COL$14,753) | COL$14,753 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (COL$206,258) | COL$164,388 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (COL$178,959) | COL$124,821 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (COL$356,287) | COL$259,746 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (COL$325,638) | COL$221,100 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (COL$95,867,178) | COL$56,981,400 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (COL$1,751) | COL$2,419 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (COL$64,015) | COL$116,354 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (COL$18,882) | COL$19,904 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (COL$25,798) | COL$19,777 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (COL$113,998) | COL$100,504 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (COL$19,535) | COL$20,715 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (COL$15,343) | COL$13,052 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$19,689) | COL$15,543 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (COL$6,976) | COL$5,815 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (COL$5,843) | COL$4,430 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (COL$25,075) | COL$16,681 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 54% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (COL$71,430) | COL$49,667 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$33,594) | COL$23,553 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (COL$197,706) | COL$150,732 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (COL$138,698) | COL$100,249 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (COL$26,165) | COL$18,328 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (COL$9,040) | COL$6,068 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (COL$10,670) | COL$5,845 | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (COL$2,329,667) | COL$1,728,520 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (COL$612) | COL$274 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (COL$147,213) | COL$104,934 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (COL$16,122) | COL$5,482 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Colombia
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