- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.33 (COL$12,994) | COL$12,122 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.55 (COL$16,652) | COL$15,466 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (COL$10,845) | COL$6,931 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (COL$3,230) | COL$2,496 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (COL$6,745) | COL$4,803 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (COL$3,827) | COL$2,674 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (COL$11,423) | COL$7,114 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.97 (COL$5,902) | COL$5,096 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (COL$4,247) | COL$2,160 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (COL$4,275) | COL$2,692 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (COL$51,600) | COL$33,250 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (COL$5,544) | COL$3,676 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.12 (COL$3,355) | COL$2,243 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $692 (COL$2,077,686) | COL$2,520,990 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $434 (COL$1,303,536) | COL$1,432,830 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $91 (COL$272,290) | COL$312,198 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (COL$1,952,367) | COL$1,590,080 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (COL$1,137,584) | COL$953,826 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $56 (COL$169,105) | COL$208,535 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (COL$84,786) | COL$70,634 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (COL$1,888,268) | COL$1,296,000 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (COL$601,237) | COL$298,917 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.61 (COL$16,854) | COL$18,554 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (COL$12,563) | COL$12,629 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (COL$215,978) | COL$173,372 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (COL$177,101) | COL$129,668 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (COL$347,997) | COL$256,781 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (COL$339,573) | COL$231,603 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,886 (COL$92,749,757) | COL$60,090,600 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (COL$1,787) | COL$2,360 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (COL$61,915) | COL$113,104 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (COL$23,136) | COL$17,079 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (COL$25,449) | COL$20,457 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (COL$106,671) | COL$115,867 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (COL$18,084) | COL$17,415 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (COL$14,551) | COL$13,117 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$20,061) | COL$14,983 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (COL$6,764) | COL$6,384 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (COL$5,713) | COL$3,981 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (COL$24,671) | COL$17,404 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 110% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (COL$65,262) | COL$56,299 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$32,831) | COL$24,220 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (COL$219,502) | COL$133,988 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (COL$139,791) | COL$98,688 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (COL$25,501) | COL$20,040 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.93 (COL$8,808) | COL$5,906 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.22 (COL$9,669) | COL$6,681 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (COL$2,244,445) | COL$1,628,890 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (COL$2,174) | COL$227 | + 857% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (COL$150,714) | COL$110,127 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.12 (COL$15,385) | COL$5,149 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 24% more expensive than in Colombia
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