- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Netherlands
- Riobamba
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riobamba, Ecuador compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $2.53 (€2.05) | €15 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.03 (€3.28) | €7 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (€2.80) | €3.83 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (€1.00) | €1.22 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.14 (€1.74) | €1.95 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (€1.00) | €2.09 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.00 (€1.62) | €4.33 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (€0.81) | €2.29 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.94 (€0.76) | €1.75 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (€1.09) | €0.70 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (€4.06) | €4.50 | - 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (€1.68) | €2.50 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.05 (€0.85) | €0.87 | - 1% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $443 (€360) | €1,291 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $300 (€244) | €1,113 | - 78% | |
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 (€26) | €31 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | $900 (€731) | €450 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $450 (€366) | €85 | + 330% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.00 (€3.25) | €15 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $68 (€55) | €85 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $75 (€61) | €37 | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $200 (€162) | €119 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (€65) | €104 | - 37% | |
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 (€0.42) | €1.68 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $12 (€10) | €151 | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 23% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $21 (€17) | €5.00 | + 233% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (€3.55) | €2.23 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (€4.06) | €1.90 | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.16 (€0.94) | €0.90 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (€1.18) | €1.75 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $3.00 (€2.44) | €25 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $5.00 (€4.06) | €41 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
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 (€12) | €90 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.25 (€1.02) | €3.00 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (€0.81) | €3.71 | - 78% | |
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 (€24) | €20 | + 20% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.60 (€4.55) | €7 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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USD
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Cost of living in Riobamba (Ecuador) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,804
($2,221)
in Riobamba.
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