Cost of living in Quevedo, Ecuador vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 44% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 | $14 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.54 | $7 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.41 | $3.57 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $1.76 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 | $3.34 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 | $4.54 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.32 | $4.57 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $0.96 | $5.76 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 | $3.01 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.19 | $1.73 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $15 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.73 | $1.38 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 | $2.04 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $420 | $1,480 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $925 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 | $160 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $751 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $526 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 | $122 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 | $42 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | $591 | $358 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 | $92 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.34 | $6 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.00 | $16 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 29% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $45 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $27 | $50 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 | $86 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $41 | $90 | - 55% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,348 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 | $0.75 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $33 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $6 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $12 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 | $38 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $1.77 | $5.84 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.55 | $3.56 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.30 | $4.19 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $0.95 | $3.00 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.91 | $2.31 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 | $37 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 | $16 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $18 | $69 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.39 | $8 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.73 | $3.24 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 | $2.85 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $320 | $462 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 | $0.12 | + 317% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | $35 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.50 | $9 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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