Cost of living in Bari, Italy vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Bari (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $11 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 ($4.31) | $3.12 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.54) | $0.98 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.31 ($2.78) | $2.09 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.36 ($1.64) | $1.42 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.37 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 ($1.73) | $1.85 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 ($1.37) | $1.31 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($1.60) | $1.36 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 ($5.88) | $15 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 ($2.13) | $1.97 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 ($1.17) | $0.94 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Bari (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €778 ($938) | $770 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €646 ($779) | $443 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 ($133) | $51 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €555 ($669) | $573 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €393 ($474) | $306 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 ($95) | $34 | + 184% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($33) | $25 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | €449 ($541) | $546 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($138) | $166 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 ($5.89) | $7 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Bari (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($100) | $71 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 ($58) | $50 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($109) | $104 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 ($128) | $91 | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Bari (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,798 ($26,287) | $22,323 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.86) | $0.92 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($36) | $23 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 ($16) | $8 | + 90% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Bari (Italy) is 46% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $5.07 | + 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $10 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 ($102) | $36 | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.67 ($5.63) | $5.77 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 ($3.80) | $3.73 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 ($3.26) | $4.63 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 ($1.94) | $1.98 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 ($2.28) | $1.61 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($19) | $10 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Bari (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($36) | $18 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $11 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 ($125) | $63 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($75) | $47 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 ($1.70) | $4.93 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 ($4.91) | $2.19 | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 ($703) | $690 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 ($0.19) | $0.15 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($52) | $57 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 ($6) | $5.24 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bari (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,942 (€2,440) in Bari to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $2,200 in Quito.
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