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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Ecuador

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Ecuador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.68 EUR (3.15 USD) in Colombia and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Ecuador.

2.68 EUR
1.83 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 2% lower in Ecuador.

0.98 EUR
0.96 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.6 EUR (7.75 USD) in Colombia and 6.94 EUR (8.16 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Colombia.

6.60 EUR
6.94 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.7 EUR (10.23 USD) in Colombia and 8.51 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Ecuador.

8.70 EUR
8.51 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.71 EUR (5.54 USD) in Colombia and 6.17 EUR (7.25 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Colombia.

4.71 EUR
6.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in Colombia and 5.1 EUR (6 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Colombia.

2.47 EUR
5.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
1.28 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.8 EUR (2.12 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Colombia.

1.80 EUR
1.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.69 EUR (1.99 USD) in Colombia and 2.36 EUR (2.78 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Colombia.

1.69 EUR
2.36 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.1 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 21.18 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24% lower in Colombia.

16.10 EUR
21.18 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.7 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 0% lower in Ecuador.

0.70 EUR
0.70 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.29 EUR (1.52 USD) in Colombia and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3% lower in Colombia.

1.29 EUR
1.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.38 EUR (5.15 USD) in Colombia and 7.16 EUR (8.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Colombia.

4.38 EUR
7.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Colombia and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 14% lower in Ecuador.

1.07 EUR
0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Colombia and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.08 EUR
0.92 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Colombia and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.20 EUR
0.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
1.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
1.55 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.39 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Colombia and 1.12 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.15 EUR
1.12 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.74 EUR (0.87 USD) in Colombia and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Colombia.

0.74 EUR
0.88 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 2.44 EUR (2.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Colombia.

1.65 EUR
2.44 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
0.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
1.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Colombia and 3.4 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Colombia.

1.96 EUR
3.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.96 EUR (8.18 USD) in Colombia and 5.95 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Ecuador.

6.96 EUR
5.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.36 EUR (34.52 USD) in Colombia and 28.07 EUR (33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Ecuador.

29.36 EUR
28.07 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.35 EUR (5.11 USD) in Colombia and 3.4 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Ecuador.

4.35 EUR
3.40 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Colombia and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Ecuador.

0.61 EUR
0.59 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.52 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Ecuador.

0.59 EUR
0.40 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Ecuador.

0.88 EUR
0.57 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.34 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.09 EUR (43.59 USD) in Colombia and 22.97 EUR (27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Ecuador.

37.09 EUR
22.97 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Ecuador.

0.69 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.44 EUR (6.39 USD) in Colombia and 8.51 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Colombia.

5.44 EUR
8.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Ecuador.

1.50 EUR
1.28 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.31 EUR
1.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.35 EUR (5.11 USD) in Colombia and 5.95 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Colombia.

4.35 EUR
5.95 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.7 EUR (25.51 USD) in Colombia and 35.3 EUR (41.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Colombia.

21.70 EUR
35.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.06 EUR (11.83 USD) in Colombia and 14.22 EUR (16.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Colombia.

10.06 EUR
14.22 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.12 times more for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Ecuador.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 392.09 EUR (460.9 USD) in Colombia and 398.51 EUR (468.44 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Colombia.

392.09 EUR
398.51 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 287.34 EUR (337.77 USD) in Colombia and 269.84 EUR (317.19 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Ecuador.

287.34 EUR
269.84 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 730.56 EUR (858.77 USD) in Colombia and 657.23 EUR (772.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10% lower in Ecuador.

730.56 EUR
657.23 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 556.56 EUR (654.23 USD) in Colombia and 423.37 EUR (497.67 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Ecuador.

556.56 EUR
423.37 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.34 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Ecuador.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1613 EUR (1896.5 USD) in Colombia and 1361 EUR (1600 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Ecuador.

1 613 EUR
1 361 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1151 EUR (1352.83 USD) in Colombia and 698.8 EUR (821.43 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Ecuador.

1 151 EUR
698.80 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.66 times lower than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 340.92 EUR (400.75 USD) in Colombia and 566.95 EUR (666.44 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 39.9% lower in Colombia.

340.92 EUR
566.95 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Ecuador - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.1 EUR
14.7 EUR

Two stars

52.3 EUR
37.3 EUR

Three stars

85.7 EUR
77.3 EUR

Four stars

147 EUR
160 EUR

Five stars

470 EUR
115 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Ecuador: 17 cities, 293 hotels

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