Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.55) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.12 (€2.57) | €5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (€0.82) | €1.03 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (€1.73) | €3.86 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.37 (€1.13) | €2.79 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (€3.63) | €4.87 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.86 (€1.54) | €2.29 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (€1.03) | €1.65 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.36 (€1.12) | €1.56 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (€1.58) | €2.04 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.93 (€0.77) | €1.34 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $765 (€631) | €795 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $445 (€367) | €612 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $51 (€42) | €138 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $563 (€464) | €557 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $297 (€245) | €431 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (€28) | €123 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (€21) | €36 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $529 (€436) | €440 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $157 (€130) | €109 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $74 (€61) | €81 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (€44) | €41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€85) | €94 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€77) | €97 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,353 (€18,429) | €23,679 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.74) | €1.43 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (€18) | €36 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 19% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.18) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (€30) | €27 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.77 (€4.76) | €5.06 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (€3.07) | €3.12 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (€3.82) | €3.14 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (€1.64) | €1.93 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (€1.32) | €2.33 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (€52) | €73 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (€42) | €63 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (€4.06) | €2.42 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (€1.81) | €2.71 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (€569) | €466 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (€47) | €33 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.24 (€4.32) | €6 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,483 ($1,799) in Quito.
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