- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
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- Loja
- Almuñécar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Loja, Ecuador compared to Almuñécar, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Loja (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.09 (€3.33) | €11 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $3.39 (€2.76) | €7 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (€2.24) | €4.00 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (€0.96) | €0.85 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (€1.88) | €1.65 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (€1.04) | €1.00 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (€3.09) | €4.00 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (€1.63) | €1.40 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (€1.00) | €0.83 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.10 (€0.90) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8 (€6) | €4.70 | + 34% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (€1.64) | €1.25 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.41 (€1.15) | €0.35 | + 228% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Loja (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $463 (€377) | €598 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $351 (€286) | €500 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $33 (€27) | €82 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $375 (€305) | €400 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $289 (€236) | €300 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $27 (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $105 (€85) | €40 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen TV | $657 (€535) | €200 | + 168% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $252 (€205) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.16) | €3.75 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.33 (€2.71) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Loja (Ecuador) is 19% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $31 (€25) | €90 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€32) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (€62) | €48 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $45 (€37) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Loja (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $45,500 (€37,051) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (€0.56) | €1.34 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€21) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Loja (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $2.00 (€1.63) | €5.00 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €4.00 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $23 (€19) | €50 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $2.00 (€1.63) | €2.95 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (€2.44) | €1.91 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.28) | €1.90 | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (€2.44) | €1.10 | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (€2.04) | €1.55 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Loja (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (€8) | €40 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $16 (€13) | €31 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.53 (€3.69) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.59 (€1.30) | €1.40 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (€1.63) | €3.10 | - 47% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.20 (€4.23) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Loja (Ecuador) is 13% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Almuñécar
you would need to make just about €1,568
($1,925)
in Loja.
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