Cost of living in Maui, United States vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 179% | |||
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Food in Maui (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $9 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $4.54 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $1.41 | + 423% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 | $1.00 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 | $1.63 | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $1.00 | + 598% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $3.32 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.89 | $0.96 | + 407% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 | $1.06 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 | $1.19 | + 189% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $14 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 | $1.73 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.30 | $1.00 | + 330% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Maui (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,610 | $420 | + 522% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,963 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 | $55 | + 411% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,732 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,316 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 | $46 | + 210% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 | $22 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | $450 | $591 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 | $127 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $5.34 | + 167% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $5.00 | + 427% | |
Clothes | + 116% | |||
Clothes in Maui (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 | $43 | + 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $75 | $27 | + 182% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $127 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $172 | $41 | + 323% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Maui (United States) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,902 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $1.09 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $42 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 133% | |||
Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 | $9 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 | $20 | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 | $20 | + 475% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $1.77 | + 397% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 | $2.55 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 | $2.30 | + 152% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.70 | $0.95 | + 498% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 | $0.91 | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $12 | + 396% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $11 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 | $18 | + 520% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $3.39 | + 270% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $2.73 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $1.00 | + 564% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 | $320 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | $51 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $2.50 | + 314% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,626 in Maui to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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