- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.11 (COL$12,116) | COL$12,181 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (COL$16,530) | COL$15,502 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (COL$11,648) | COL$7,143 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (COL$3,291) | COL$2,533 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (COL$6,303) | COL$4,729 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (COL$3,760) | COL$2,725 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (COL$12,340) | COL$7,274 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (COL$4,791) | COL$4,966 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (COL$3,981) | COL$2,204 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (COL$3,968) | COL$2,600 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$45,589) | COL$32,816 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (COL$5,242) | COL$3,766 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (COL$3,254) | COL$2,226 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 2% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $638 (COL$1,879,925) | COL$2,618,630 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (COL$1,293,513) | COL$1,456,880 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (COL$286,563) | COL$353,305 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $677 (COL$1,995,029) | COL$1,618,810 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (COL$1,094,118) | COL$976,621 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (COL$303,625) | COL$220,306 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (COL$84,022) | COL$70,672 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (COL$2,138,184) | COL$1,303,880 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (COL$569,954) | COL$300,320 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.64 (COL$16,643) | COL$18,847 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (COL$13,004) | COL$12,542 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (COL$212,251) | COL$168,609 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (COL$173,559) | COL$142,882 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (COL$377,735) | COL$243,683 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (COL$284,855) | COL$228,698 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,657 (COL$84,495,459) | COL$61,682,500 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (COL$1,630) | COL$2,308 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (COL$59,438) | COL$113,966 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 0% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$21,027) | COL$15,721 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (COL$17,285) | COL$22,749 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (COL$87,768) | COL$109,490 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (COL$14,508) | COL$16,803 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (COL$13,524) | COL$13,277 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$18,219) | COL$14,523 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (COL$6,007) | COL$6,435 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (COL$5,277) | COL$3,584 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (COL$19,067) | COL$16,021 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 55% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (COL$65,981) | COL$52,353 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$31,717) | COL$23,934 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (COL$199,727) | COL$128,033 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (COL$141,776) | COL$94,776 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (COL$21,054) | COL$19,900 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (COL$8,561) | COL$5,663 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (COL$9,252) | COL$6,585 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (COL$2,285,099) | COL$1,594,070 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (COL$627) | COL$221 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (COL$148,568) | COL$106,897 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (COL$14,921) | COL$5,098 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Colombia
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