Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $4.54 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 ($3.54) | $1.41 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($1.05) | $1.00 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.26 ($2.72) | $1.63 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.52 ($1.83) | $1.00 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 ($6) | $3.32 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 ($1.78) | $0.96 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 ($1.53) | $1.06 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 ($1.28) | $1.19 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.55 ($5.48) | $14 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 ($2.48) | $1.73 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 ($1.38) | $1.00 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 63% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,244 ($1,498) | $420 | + 257% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 ($1,084) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 ($140) | $55 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 ($1,016) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 ($683) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 ($100) | $46 | + 118% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 ($39) | $22 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | €434 ($523) | $591 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 ($142) | $127 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $5.34 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $5.00 | + 149% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 46% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($88) | $43 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($37) | $27 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($104) | $127 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 ($100) | $41 | + 146% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 12% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,177 ($29,121) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.78) | $1.09 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($47) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 29% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 ($6) | $9 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 ($61) | $20 | + 206% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 ($4.11) | $1.77 | + 133% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 ($4.42) | $2.55 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 ($4.21) | $2.30 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 ($1.77) | $0.95 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 ($2.72) | $0.91 | + 199% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($20) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($38) | $12 | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $11 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($53) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 ($52) | $18 | + 193% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $3.39 | + 223% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 ($3.88) | $2.73 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.60 ($1.92) | $1.00 | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 ($620) | $320 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 ($0.16) | $0.50 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($56) | $51 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 ($6) | $2.50 | + 146% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,892 (€1,571) in Lisbon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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