Cost of living in Florence, Italy vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Florence (Italy) is 89% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $9 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $4.54 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.53 ($5.47) | $1.41 | + 289% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.56) | $1.00 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.16 ($3.82) | $1.63 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 ($2.41) | $1.00 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $3.32 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 ($2.39) | $0.96 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 ($1.68) | $1.06 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 ($1.61) | $1.19 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.72 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 ($2.28) | $1.73 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 ($1.88) | $1.00 | + 88% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Florence (Italy) is 53% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,237 ($1,495) | $420 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 ($1,164) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 ($147) | $55 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €809 ($977) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 ($696) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 ($106) | $46 | + 130% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($27) | $22 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €391 ($473) | $591 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($137) | $127 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 ($6) | $5.34 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $5.00 | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 67% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($106) | $43 | + 146% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($39) | $27 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($102) | $127 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 ($153) | $41 | + 275% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 ($27,915) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.85) | $1.09 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($26) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 ($92) | $20 | + 358% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($9) | $1.77 | + 395% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 ($3.45) | $2.55 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 ($2.75) | $2.30 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 ($2.64) | $0.95 | + 177% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 ($2.16) | $0.91 | + 138% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 41% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($43) | $12 | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $11 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 ($103) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 ($80) | $18 | + 353% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $3.39 | + 234% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.32 ($1.60) | $2.73 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 ($5.96) | $1.00 | + 496% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 ($596) | $320 | + 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.10) | $0.50 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 ($76) | $51 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 ($6) | $2.50 | + 155% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 49% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,787 (€1,478) in Florence to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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