- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Australia
- La Libertad
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Libertad, Ecuador compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in La Libertad (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.00 (AU$5.13) | AU$17 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (AU$9) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (AU$1.62) | AU$1.50 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.14 (AU$5.31) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (AU$3.54) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (AU$8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (AU$1.81) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (AU$26) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.26 (AU$1.62) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (AU$3.85) | - | - | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in La Libertad (Ecuador) is 58% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $326 (AU$419) | AU$1,271 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $350 (AU$449) | AU$2,559 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $100 (AU$128) | AU$645 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $350 (AU$449) | AU$1,290 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $200 (AU$257) | AU$860 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (AU$64) | AU$215 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (AU$51) | AU$55 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | $800 (AU$1,027) | AU$668 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (AU$192) | AU$100 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.50 (AU$5.77) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.00 (AU$6) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$100 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$90 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$150 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.31 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$15 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$47 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$33 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$100 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$52 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$20 | - | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on August 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.283
AUD
/
USD
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Cost of living in La Libertad (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,900
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,164
($1,687)
in La Libertad.
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