Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (COL$46,076) | COL$27,083 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$27,565) | COL$20,386 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (COL$10,655) | COL$8,947 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (COL$4,451) | COL$3,127 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (COL$7,752) | COL$7,420 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (COL$6,069) | COL$3,426 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.37 (COL$17,714) | COL$9,432 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (COL$7,650) | COL$6,834 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (COL$5,541) | COL$3,589 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (COL$6,678) | COL$3,429 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (COL$65,735) | COL$44,538 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (COL$7,914) | COL$4,859 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (COL$3,519) | COL$2,570 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $639 (COL$2,593,758) | COL$2,653,740 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $358 (COL$1,450,735) | COL$1,388,680 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (COL$241,236) | COL$241,144 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $403 (COL$1,635,425) | COL$1,391,800 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $266 (COL$1,078,659) | COL$814,672 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (COL$148,630) | COL$156,348 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (COL$100,474) | COL$65,271 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $442 (COL$1,791,535) | COL$1,359,640 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (COL$551,326) | COL$352,934 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (COL$25,589) | COL$19,494 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (COL$38,052) | COL$11,494 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (COL$255,163) | COL$188,291 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (COL$210,076) | COL$125,084 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (COL$399,815) | COL$297,432 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (COL$336,485) | COL$237,113 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,423 (COL$90,971,734) | COL$65,078,200 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (COL$4,038) | COL$3,309 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (COL$99,689) | COL$132,492 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (COL$26,337) | COL$14,348 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (COL$29,091) | COL$17,994 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (COL$143,685) | COL$76,426 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (COL$14,267) | COL$19,342 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (COL$15,275) | COL$11,026 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$26,021) | COL$16,130 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.90 (COL$7,706) | COL$6,352 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (COL$6,113) | COL$5,167 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (COL$48,139) | COL$24,143 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 73% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (COL$68,939) | COL$36,593 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (COL$41,263) | COL$24,497 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (COL$158,412) | COL$94,099 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (COL$162,194) | COL$99,856 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (COL$39,989) | COL$26,124 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (COL$17,473) | COL$8,799 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.16 (COL$8,764) | COL$4,011 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $570 (COL$2,311,857) | COL$2,405,540 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (COL$903) | COL$227 | + 298% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (COL$212,798) | COL$110,805 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (COL$23,348) | COL$8,255 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 31% more expensive than in Colombia
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