Cost of living in Freiburg, Germany vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 71% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $9 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $4.54 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 ($4.17) | $1.41 | + 196% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 ($1.38) | $1.00 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.07 ($4.90) | $1.63 | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 ($3.16) | $1.00 | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $3.32 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 ($2.82) | $0.96 | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 ($1.77) | $1.06 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 ($1.11) | $1.19 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 ($2.29) | $1.73 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 ($1.45) | $1.00 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 ($1,628) | $420 | + 288% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €995 ($1,200) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 ($146) | $55 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €692 ($835) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €559 ($675) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 ($101) | $46 | + 119% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($26) | $22 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 ($409) | $591 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($99) | $127 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.98 ($3.59) | $5.34 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $5.00 | + 165% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($89) | $43 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 ($47) | $27 | + 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($92) | $127 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($118) | $41 | + 190% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 ($30,531) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.73) | $1.09 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 ($68) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 ($15) | $9 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($65) | $20 | + 226% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.91 ($3.51) | $1.77 | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 ($2.97) | $2.55 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 ($2.40) | $2.30 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 ($1.97) | $0.95 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 ($1.78) | $0.91 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($44) | $12 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($24) | $11 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 ($112) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($62) | $18 | + 248% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $3.39 | + 151% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 ($3.42) | $2.73 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 ($4.17) | $1.00 | + 317% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €508 ($612) | $320 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.11) | $0.50 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($53) | $51 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 ($7) | $2.50 | + 189% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $1,852 (€1,536) in Freiburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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