Cost of living in Quevedo, Ecuador vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (34 zł) | 26 zł | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.54 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.41 (5.20 zł) | 8 zł | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (3.69 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (3.69 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.32 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $0.96 (3.56 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (3.91 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.19 (4.39 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.73 (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (3.69 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 39% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $420 (1,549 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,964 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 (202 zł) | 471 zł | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,890 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,028 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (170 zł) | 280 zł | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (82 zł) | 47 zł | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | $591 (2,184 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (468 zł) | 403 zł | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.34 (20 zł) | 21 zł | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.00 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (159 zł) | 246 zł | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $27 (98 zł) | 118 zł | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 (468 zł) | 310 zł | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $41 (150 zł) | 350 zł | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Quevedo (Ecuador) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 70,724 zł | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (4.03 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 94 zł | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 122% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (74 zł) | 28 zł | + 167% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (74 zł) | 101 zł | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $1.77 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.55 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.30 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $0.95 (3.52 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.91 (3.35 zł) | 8 zł | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 36 zł | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (43 zł) | 68 zł | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (40 zł) | 54 zł | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $18 (65 zł) | 138 zł | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.39 (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.73 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (3.69 zł) | 8 zł | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $320 (1,180 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (1.85 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 525% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (190 zł) | 119 zł | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.50 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 8,434 zł ($2,284) in Quevedo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,400 zł in Łódź.
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