Cost of living in Salamanca, Spain vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Salamanca (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $9 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $4.54 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 ($3.73) | $1.41 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 ($0.87) | $1.00 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.48 ($1.76) | $1.63 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 ($1.73) | $1.00 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 ($6) | $3.32 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 ($1.56) | $0.96 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 ($1.11) | $1.06 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.66 ($0.79) | $1.19 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.08 ($6) | $14 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 ($1.53) | $1.73 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 ($0.67) | $1.00 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Salamanca (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €694 ($827) | $420 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 ($603) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 ($105) | $55 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 ($630) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 ($417) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 ($102) | $46 | + 120% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 ($37) | $22 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 ($503) | $591 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($119) | $127 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $5.34 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($10) | $5.00 | + 95% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Salamanca (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($85) | $43 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($35) | $27 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($84) | $127 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 ($81) | $41 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Salamanca (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,898 ($27,309) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 ($1.55) | $1.09 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 ($26) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Salamanca (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 ($4.77) | $9 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 ($80) | $20 | + 298% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 ($10) | $1.77 | + 449% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.41 ($2.87) | $2.55 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.58) | $2.30 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 ($1.67) | $0.95 | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 ($2.46) | $0.91 | + 171% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 ($10) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Salamanca (Spain) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 ($29) | $12 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $11 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 ($39) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 ($40) | $18 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.55 ($7) | $3.39 | + 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 ($1.95) | $2.73 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 ($3.81) | $1.00 | + 281% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €375 ($447) | $320 | + 40% | |
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 | €34 ($40) | $51 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 ($5.50) | $2.50 | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $1,577 (€1,322) in Salamanca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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