Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 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 | 73% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.94 ($3.53) | $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 ($6.00) | $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 in Lisbon (Portugal) is 63% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,244 ($1,497) | $420 | 257% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €900 ($1,083) | - | - |
| 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 ($1,015) | - | - |
| 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 ($522) | $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 | 100% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 ($12) | $5.00 | 149% |
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 46% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €73 ($87) | $43 | 102% |
| 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 in Lisbon (Portugal) is 12% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,177 ($29,101) | - | - |
| 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 in Lisbon (Portugal) is 29% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 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 | 205% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.41 ($4.11) | $1.77 | 132% |
| 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 ($4.20) | $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 in Lisbon (Portugal) is 22% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 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 ($3.87) | $2.73 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €1.60 ($1.92) | $1.00 | 92% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €515 ($619) | $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 | ||
| €5.02 ($6) | $2.50 | 142% |
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For example, you would need at least $1,756 (€1,459) in Lisbon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.