- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.49 (COL$14,199) | COL$12,091 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.52 (COL$17,480) | COL$15,367 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (COL$12,285) | COL$7,140 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (COL$3,534) | COL$2,514 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (COL$7,107) | COL$4,918 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (COL$4,308) | COL$2,722 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (COL$11,980) | COL$6,957 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (COL$6,430) | COL$5,239 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (COL$5,208) | COL$2,204 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (COL$4,650) | COL$2,749 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (COL$50,513) | COL$34,752 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (COL$6,275) | COL$3,628 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (COL$3,512) | COL$2,198 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (COL$2,178,292) | COL$2,565,520 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $431 (COL$1,363,493) | COL$1,427,930 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $67 (COL$212,289) | COL$316,350 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $623 (COL$1,971,279) | COL$1,614,810 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $387 (COL$1,224,577) | COL$933,706 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $49 (COL$153,736) | COL$227,143 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (COL$85,210) | COL$72,646 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $611 (COL$1,934,408) | COL$1,295,430 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (COL$608,936) | COL$295,619 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.43 (COL$17,191) | COL$19,777 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.48 (COL$14,165) | COL$10,682 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (COL$222,130) | COL$171,359 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (COL$188,231) | COL$117,467 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (COL$376,024) | COL$251,342 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (COL$340,355) | COL$221,185 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (COL$99,830,783) | COL$58,598,000 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (COL$1,669) | COL$2,421 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (COL$64,510) | COL$114,856 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$20,997) | COL$17,464 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (COL$28,440) | COL$18,832 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (COL$110,578) | COL$96,765 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (COL$19,058) | COL$18,405 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (COL$15,098) | COL$12,726 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$20,958) | COL$15,154 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (COL$7,128) | COL$6,234 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (COL$5,658) | COL$4,017 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (COL$24,571) | COL$17,432 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 120% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (COL$69,613) | COL$49,692 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$34,389) | COL$23,736 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (COL$213,176) | COL$139,903 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (COL$138,772) | COL$96,842 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (COL$24,989) | COL$17,703 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.81 (COL$8,894) | COL$5,907 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.99 (COL$9,449) | COL$6,181 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (COL$2,348,148) | COL$1,635,990 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (COL$2,202) | COL$242 | + 811% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (COL$153,443) | COL$103,787 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (COL$16,382) | COL$5,210 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Colombia
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