Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 ($5.35) | $9 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 ($4.38) | $4.54 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.84) | $1.41 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.72 ($0.85) | $1.00 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($1.55) | $1.63 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.78 ($0.68) | $1.00 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 ($3.46) | $3.32 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.11) | $0.96 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.22 ($0.76) | $1.06 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 ($0.75) | $1.19 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 ($1.09) | $1.73 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.81 ($0.51) | $1.00 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,632 ($476) | $420 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,769 ($320) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 287 ($52) | $55 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,022 ($366) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,212 ($219) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 285 ($52) | $46 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,621 ($293) | $591 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 ($86) | $127 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.65) | $5.34 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 ($2.16) | $5.00 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 ($29) | $43 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 ($39) | $27 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 257 ($46) | $127 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 ($40) | $41 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,395 ($15,803) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.59 ($0.83) | $1.09 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 ($40) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 ($5.44) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.45) | $9 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 ($5.65) | $20 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 143 ($26) | $20 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 ($2.72) | $1.77 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($1.72) | $2.55 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.51) | $2.30 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.52 ($0.82) | $0.95 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 ($0.80) | $0.91 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 ($5.75) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 ($14) | $12 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 197 ($36) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 161 ($29) | $18 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.23) | $3.39 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($1.70) | $2.73 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($1.58) | $1.00 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 ($620) | $320 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($0.23) | $0.50 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 ($21) | $51 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($1.93) | $2.50 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,023 (R$ 5,659) in Salvador.
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