- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Netherlands
- La Libertad
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Libertad, Ecuador compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in La Libertad (Ecuador) is 1% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.00 (€3.24) | €15 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€5.67) | €3.34 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (€1.02) | €1.08 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.14 (€3.35) | €1.89 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (€2.23) | €1.92 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.27) | €4.28 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.91 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €3.00 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (€1.14) | €0.95 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (€16) | €5.00 | + 224% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.26 (€1.02) | €2.36 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (€2.43) | €1.38 | + 76% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in La Libertad (Ecuador) is 66% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $326 (€264) | €1,817 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $350 (€284) | €1,264 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $100 (€81) | €162 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $350 (€284) | €1,104 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $200 (€162) | €766 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (€41) | €81 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (€32) | €24 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | $800 (€648) | €437 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (€122) | €129 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.50 (€3.65) | €7 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.00 (€4.05) | €14 | - 70% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €135 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.76 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.58 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.80 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.63 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in La Libertad (Ecuador) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €60 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €32 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €6.00 | - | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Libertad (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,867
($3,539)
in La Libertad.
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