Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $9 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $4.54 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 | $1.41 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 | $1.00 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 | $1.63 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $1.00 | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $3.32 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 | $0.96 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.83 | $1.06 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 | $1.19 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $14 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 | $1.73 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 | $1.00 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,623 | $420 | + 764% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,960 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 | $55 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,718 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,416 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $86 | $46 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 | $22 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 | $591 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $127 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $5.34 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 | $5.00 | + 550% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 | $43 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 | $27 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 | $127 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 | $41 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,338 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 | $1.09 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 | $9 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 | $20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 | $20 | + 697% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $1.77 | + 351% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 | $2.55 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $2.30 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 | $0.95 | + 257% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 | $0.91 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | $12 | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $11 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 | $18 | + 472% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $3.39 | + 296% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 | $2.73 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $1.00 | + 618% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 | $320 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 | $0.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 | $51 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $2.50 | + 311% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 308 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,652 in Oakland, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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