Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 82% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 27 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 27 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.99 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 3.40 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.20 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.03 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.81 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 76) | R$ 36 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (R$ 4.98) | R$ 3.36 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 65% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (R$ 4,106) | R$ 2,283 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (R$ 2,415) | R$ 1,538 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (R$ 287) | R$ 300 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (R$ 2,986) | R$ 1,750 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (R$ 1,615) | R$ 1,200 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (R$ 194) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (R$ 137) | R$ 70 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $538 (R$ 2,985) | R$ 1,266 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (R$ 838) | R$ 500 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 27 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 20 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 94% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (R$ 405) | R$ 176 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (R$ 281) | R$ 150 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (R$ 592) | R$ 351 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (R$ 486) | R$ 250 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (R$ 125,259) | R$ 94,000 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 4.50 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (R$ 123) | R$ 193 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (R$ 50) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 32% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 50 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (R$ 225) | R$ 236 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 18% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 108) | R$ 82 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 63) | R$ 48 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (R$ 345) | R$ 300 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (R$ 267) | R$ 124 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 14 | + 260% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 302% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (R$ 3,724) | R$ 3,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (R$ 0.81) | R$ 2.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (R$ 319) | R$ 110 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (R$ 29) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,383 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 35% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,331 ($1,682) in Quito to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,900 in Araraquara.
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