Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (COL$38,972) | COL$34,696 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$31,706) | COL$24,935 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.86 (COL$12,697) | COL$10,355 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (COL$4,631) | COL$4,415 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.40 (COL$10,685) | COL$8,968 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (COL$5,277) | COL$3,960 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (COL$16,889) | COL$12,143 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (COL$9,022) | COL$8,824 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (COL$5,527) | COL$3,629 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (COL$6,357) | COL$3,596 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$64,963) | COL$48,078 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (COL$9,144) | COL$5,819 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (COL$4,292) | COL$3,201 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (COL$3,004,527) | COL$3,097,740 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (COL$1,772,637) | COL$1,537,120 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (COL$259,177) | COL$282,227 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (COL$2,354,769) | COL$1,756,600 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (COL$1,298,596) | COL$968,314 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (COL$197,490) | COL$187,853 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (COL$109,645) | COL$71,330 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $453 (COL$2,014,207) | COL$1,451,730 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (COL$720,417) | COL$449,268 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$29,977) | COL$21,716 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (COL$44,060) | COL$15,986 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (COL$266,766) | COL$204,094 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (COL$200,533) | COL$126,323 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (COL$498,960) | COL$322,244 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (COL$365,064) | COL$248,008 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (COL$91,609,906) | COL$68,740,200 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (COL$3,689) | COL$3,289 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (COL$95,701) | COL$142,199 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (COL$27,969) | COL$16,310 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (COL$40,193) | COL$25,493 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (COL$158,503) | COL$95,730 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (COL$29,992) | COL$18,331 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (COL$18,315) | COL$12,976 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$29,196) | COL$18,198 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (COL$9,589) | COL$7,548 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (COL$7,486) | COL$6,048 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (COL$60,566) | COL$29,145 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 92% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (COL$80,032) | COL$43,336 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (COL$55,743) | COL$30,497 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (COL$191,125) | COL$137,911 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (COL$228,185) | COL$114,888 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (COL$45,324) | COL$30,685 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (COL$15,381) | COL$10,275 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (COL$8,191) | COL$4,368 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (COL$3,724,611) | COL$2,583,570 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (COL$891) | COL$243 | + 268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (COL$226,937) | COL$114,941 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (COL$21,862) | COL$7,993 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Colombia
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