Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quito (Ecuador) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $10 (€8) | €16 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (€5.60) | €8 | 34% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.24 (€2.71) | €6 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.97 (€0.81) | €0.98 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.09 (€1.75) | €3.01 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $1.44 (€1.21) | €2.11 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.60 (€3.84) | €4.70 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $1.84 (€1.53) | €2.55 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.20 (€1.00) | €1.60 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.34 (€1.12) | €2.31 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (€11) | €7 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.01 (€1.68) | €2.05 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.90 (€0.75) | €1.06 | 29% |
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Quito (Ecuador) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $744 (€621) | €1,257 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $435 (€364) | €915 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $52 (€43) | €131 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $538 (€450) | €779 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $291 (€243) | €579 | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $35 (€29) | €145 | 80% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $25 (€21) | €28 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $538 (€449) | €357 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $151 (€126) | €107 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (€6) | €10 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $11 (€9) | €13 | 30% |
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Quito (Ecuador) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $73 (€61) | €86 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $51 (€42) | €31 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $107 (€89) | €85 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $88 (€73) | €115 | 36% |
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Quito (Ecuador) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,585 (€18,859) | €25,406 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.95 (€0.79) | €1.37 | 42% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $22 (€18) | €32 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $9 (€8) | €17 | 55% |
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 12% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Quito (Ecuador) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.33 (€4.45) | €5.75 | 23% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (€7) | €7 | 2% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $41 (€34) | €24 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.62 (€4.70) | €4.71 | 0% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.76 (€3.14) | €4.25 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.85 (€4.05) | €3.63 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.78 (€1.49) | €1.71 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.64 (€1.37) | €1.99 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $10 (€8) | €18 | 57% |
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 25% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Quito (Ecuador) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $20 (€16) | €38 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $11 (€9) | €18 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $62 (€52) | €87 | 40% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $48 (€40) | €53 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (€8) | €9 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.10 (€4.26) | €2.65 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $2.36 (€1.97) | €5.93 | 67% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $671 (€561) | €407 | 38% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.15 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $58 (€48) | €52 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.17 (€4.32) | €8 | 44% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,354 ($2,819) in Quito.