Cost of living in Latacunga, Ecuador vs Thane, India
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Latacunga (Ecuador) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.78 (₨424) | ₨844 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.87 (₨358) | ₨288 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (₨153) | ₨124 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (₨60) | ₨62 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 (₨120) | ₨64 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (₨83) | ₨37 | + 125% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (₨292) | ₨274 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (₨146) | ₨168 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (₨91) | ₨24 | + 283% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (₨105) | ₨138 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,110) | ₨588 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (₨134) | ₨73 | + 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.74 (₨54) | ₨31 | + 78% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Latacunga (Ecuador) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $411 (₨30,162) | ₨34,699 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $300 (₨22,032) | ₨22,512 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $44 (₨3,203) | ₨5,414 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $300 (₨22,032) | ₨21,166 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (₨14,688) | ₨12,897 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $32 (₨2,336) | ₨2,613 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (₨1,471) | ₨800 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | $525 (₨38,541) | ₨35,364 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (₨9,668) | ₨15,424 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨570) | ₨395 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.00 (₨220) | ₨548 | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 264% | |||
Clothes in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 264% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $86 (₨6,297) | ₨2,258 | + 179% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $137 (₨10,095) | ₨2,459 | + 311% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨8,801) | ₨3,268 | + 169% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨5,845) | ₨2,619 | + 123% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 54% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,008 (₨1,395,905) | ₨830,309 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (₨39) | ₨83 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (₨2,329) | ₨945 | + 146% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $7 (₨501) | ₨189 | + 164% | |
Personal Care | + 132% | |||
Personal Care in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 132% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨847) | ₨102 | + 728% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,381) | ₨461 | + 200% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (₨1,924) | ₨591 | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨505) | ₨260 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (₨290) | ₨183 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨509) | ₨181 | + 182% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.30 (₨169) | ₨125 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (₨121) | ₨79 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (₨473) | ₨216 | + 118% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 8% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (₨904) | ₨923 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨971) | ₨496 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,737 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $23 (₨1,721) | ₨2,000 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.57 (₨409) | ₨483 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.97 (₨218) | ₨222 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (₨146) | ₨212 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $623 (₨45,774) | ₨35,595 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (₨18) | ₨20 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (₨2,582) | ₨2,228 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨499) | ₨251 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 36% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨150,667 ($2,052) in Latacunga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨111,000 in Thane.
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