Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Colombia
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (COL$35,785) | COL$35,792 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (COL$26,643) | COL$26,278 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (COL$11,261) | COL$10,797 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (COL$4,172) | COL$4,573 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (COL$9,460) | COL$9,741 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (COL$4,447) | COL$4,189 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (COL$14,601) | COL$12,371 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (COL$7,617) | COL$9,369 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (COL$5,336) | COL$3,513 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (COL$6,789) | COL$4,018 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (COL$45,950) | COL$47,532 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (COL$8,291) | COL$6,510 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.21 (COL$4,684) | COL$3,591 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $837 (COL$3,251,016) | COL$3,454,010 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $448 (COL$1,739,416) | COL$1,823,560 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (COL$228,488) | COL$333,891 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $497 (COL$1,931,174) | COL$1,981,820 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $307 (COL$1,192,897) | COL$1,031,590 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $57 (COL$221,933) | COL$221,763 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (COL$101,222) | COL$75,011 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | $339 (COL$1,315,192) | COL$1,370,670 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (COL$586,356) | COL$456,722 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (COL$28,543) | COL$21,274 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (COL$36,233) | COL$15,290 | + 137% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (COL$241,190) | COL$199,131 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (COL$161,446) | COL$136,026 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (COL$432,026) | COL$360,512 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (COL$401,980) | COL$297,703 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,107 (COL$78,115,855) | COL$72,567,200 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (COL$3,666) | COL$4,027 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (COL$87,613) | COL$146,874 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (COL$22,242) | COL$21,178 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (COL$40,581) | COL$27,786 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (COL$162,391) | COL$120,334 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (COL$21,411) | COL$24,902 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (COL$16,247) | COL$13,857 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$24,548) | COL$19,972 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (COL$9,769) | COL$8,151 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (COL$8,772) | COL$5,937 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (COL$43,047) | COL$32,239 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 70% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ecuador | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (COL$70,738) | COL$50,157 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (COL$47,093) | COL$28,700 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (COL$206,160) | COL$134,433 | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (COL$162,532) | COL$125,910 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (COL$41,687) | COL$33,639 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.60 (COL$13,970) | COL$10,456 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.32 (COL$9,010) | COL$5,710 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (COL$3,291,536) | COL$2,545,900 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (COL$857) | COL$203 | + 323% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (COL$219,121) | COL$111,017 | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (COL$19,762) | COL$8,830 | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Colombia
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