- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Netherlands
- Riobamba
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riobamba, Ecuador compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 47% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $2.53 (€2.15) | €15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.03 (€3.43) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (€2.93) | €3.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (€1.04) | €1.22 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (€1.82) | €1.95 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (€1.04) | €2.09 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.00 (€1.70) | €4.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (€0.85) | €2.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.94 (€0.80) | €1.75 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (€1.14) | €0.70 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (€4.26) | €4.50 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (€1.76) | €2.50 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.05 (€0.89) | €0.87 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $443 (€377) | €1,291 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $300 (€255) | €1,113 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (€28) | €31 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $900 (€766) | €450 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $450 (€383) | €85 | + 351% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.00 (€3.41) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 31% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $68 (€57) | €85 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $75 (€64) | €37 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $200 (€170) | €119 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (€68) | €104 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 79% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (€0.44) | €1.68 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $12 (€10) | €151 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 33% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $21 (€17) | €5.00 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (€29) | €24 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (€3.72) | €2.23 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (€4.26) | €1.90 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.16 (€0.98) | €0.90 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (€1.23) | €1.75 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $3.00 (€2.55) | €25 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $5.00 (€4.26) | €41 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $15 (€13) | €90 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.25 (€1.06) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (€0.85) | €3.71 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (€26) | €20 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.60 (€4.77) | €7 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,685
($1,979)
in Riobamba.
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