Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (COL$31,669) | COL$22,138 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$22,711) | COL$17,239 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.37 (COL$8,181) | COL$7,284 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (COL$3,382) | COL$2,723 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (COL$7,053) | COL$5,450 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (COL$4,139) | COL$2,764 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.04 (COL$13,937) | COL$7,861 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (COL$6,116) | COL$5,378 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (COL$3,667) | COL$2,124 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (COL$4,993) | COL$2,961 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (COL$46,141) | COL$40,381 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (COL$6,746) | COL$4,256 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.77 (COL$2,670) | COL$2,184 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $709 (COL$2,444,522) | COL$2,544,290 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $379 (COL$1,306,776) | COL$1,219,720 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (COL$182,553) | COL$223,080 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (COL$1,772,618) | COL$1,515,210 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (COL$1,002,563) | COL$827,339 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (COL$125,608) | COL$156,810 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (COL$84,623) | COL$71,603 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $486 (COL$1,674,756) | COL$1,194,910 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (COL$479,083) | COL$349,760 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (COL$26,336) | COL$19,339 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (COL$26,271) | COL$10,204 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (COL$232,317) | COL$159,394 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (COL$161,771) | COL$104,048 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (COL$369,410) | COL$246,178 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (COL$293,996) | COL$210,845 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,420 (COL$66,930,209) | COL$61,981,700 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (COL$2,796) | COL$2,412 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (COL$83,103) | COL$127,848 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$22,820) | COL$15,899 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (COL$38,477) | COL$13,693 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (COL$112,603) | COL$80,336 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (COL$27,739) | COL$18,245 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (COL$12,117) | COL$12,071 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (COL$17,504) | COL$15,312 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (COL$7,030) | COL$6,321 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (COL$6,287) | COL$4,656 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (COL$34,646) | COL$20,089 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 58% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (COL$57,774) | COL$33,903 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$38,800) | COL$23,601 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (COL$176,699) | COL$92,064 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (COL$142,786) | COL$97,727 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (COL$26,609) | COL$21,885 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (COL$13,240) | COL$7,423 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.11 (COL$7,282) | COL$3,540 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 (COL$2,026,100) | COL$1,778,020 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (COL$567) | COL$192 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (COL$184,501) | COL$121,424 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.11 (COL$17,627) | COL$8,423 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,458 prices entered by 1,152 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 19% more expensive than in Colombia
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