Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (COL$32,994) | COL$22,972 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$23,875) | COL$17,470 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.28 (COL$8,256) | COL$7,375 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (COL$3,470) | COL$2,738 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (COL$7,452) | COL$5,391 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (COL$4,439) | COL$2,715 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.25 (COL$15,356) | COL$8,041 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (COL$6,392) | COL$5,310 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (COL$4,044) | COL$2,085 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (COL$5,303) | COL$3,005 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (COL$48,494) | COL$40,848 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (COL$7,419) | COL$4,264 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (COL$2,865) | COL$2,126 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $697 (COL$2,517,714) | COL$2,540,610 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $374 (COL$1,350,610) | COL$1,228,330 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (COL$190,345) | COL$230,588 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $486 (COL$1,756,790) | COL$1,480,280 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (COL$982,276) | COL$833,490 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (COL$132,497) | COL$157,984 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (COL$85,522) | COL$71,481 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $506 (COL$1,828,185) | COL$1,209,500 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (COL$531,203) | COL$335,423 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$26,625) | COL$19,179 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (COL$26,801) | COL$10,507 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (COL$235,733) | COL$169,987 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (COL$166,101) | COL$102,848 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (COL$387,022) | COL$248,346 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (COL$292,410) | COL$205,759 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,045 (COL$79,671,794) | COL$60,251,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (COL$3,192) | COL$2,334 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (COL$86,616) | COL$132,194 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (COL$22,370) | COL$15,593 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (COL$33,071) | COL$14,708 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (COL$124,290) | COL$84,687 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.92 (COL$21,394) | COL$17,630 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (COL$13,036) | COL$12,354 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (COL$18,042) | COL$15,744 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (COL$7,021) | COL$6,262 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (COL$6,357) | COL$4,662 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (COL$35,229) | COL$21,609 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (COL$60,211) | COL$32,260 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (COL$38,518) | COL$24,140 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (COL$182,133) | COL$86,137 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (COL$146,771) | COL$93,443 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (COL$30,621) | COL$22,509 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (COL$14,249) | COL$7,961 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.18 (COL$7,875) | COL$3,520 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (COL$2,193,913) | COL$1,831,050 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (COL$501) | COL$244 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (COL$172,361) | COL$117,247 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.16 (COL$18,666) | COL$8,350 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 22% more expensive than in Colombia
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