Cost of living in Curicó, Chile vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Curicó (Chile) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,075 ($10) | $9 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$2,863 ($4.08) | $4.54 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,757 ($2.51) | $1.41 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$778 ($1.11) | $1.00 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,697 ($2.42) | $1.63 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,084 ($1.55) | $1.00 | + 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,651 ($5.21) | $3.32 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$646 ($0.92) | $0.96 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$853 ($1.22) | $1.06 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$817 ($1.17) | $1.19 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,994 ($5.70) | $14 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,268 ($1.81) | $1.73 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 ($0.62) | $1.00 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Curicó (Chile) is 14% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$500,069 ($713) | $420 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$200,000 ($285) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$36,714 ($52) | $55 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$505,822 ($722) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$278,985 ($398) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,354 ($68) | $46 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$13,022 ($19) | $22 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$150,000 ($214) | $591 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$69,730 ($99) | $127 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,315 ($8) | $5.34 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 ($14) | $5.00 | + 185% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Curicó (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$24,950 ($36) | $43 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$14,955 ($21) | $27 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,058 ($57) | $127 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,601 ($76) | $41 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Curicó (Chile) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$5,990,990 ($8,548) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$911 ($1.30) | $1.09 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$26,126 ($37) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Curicó (Chile) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$1,797 ($2.56) | $9 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,550 ($14) | $20 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$17,523 ($25) | $20 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,481 ($4.97) | $1.77 | + 181% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,179 ($3.11) | $2.55 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,183 ($3.11) | $2.30 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,099 ($1.57) | $0.95 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$851 ($1.21) | $0.91 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,486 ($9) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Curicó (Chile) is 22% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$10,000 ($14) | $12 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,340 ($12) | $11 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 ($21) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,869 ($25) | $18 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,689 ($11) | $3.39 | + 223% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,771 ($3.95) | $2.73 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,405 ($2.01) | $1.00 | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$250,901 ($358) | $320 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$70 ($0.10) | $0.50 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$28,572 ($41) | $51 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,009 ($5.72) | $2.50 | + 129% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Curicó (Chile) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,303 (CH$912,997) in Curicó to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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