- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.11 (AU$5.53) | AU$17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (AU$5.32) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.31 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (AU$2.88) | AU$5.78 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (AU$1.72) | AU$5.12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (AU$5.63) | AU$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.27 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (AU$1.70) | AU$3.33 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (AU$1.81) | AU$5.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.26 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (AU$1.49) | AU$2.31 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $635 (AU$855) | AU$2,807 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (AU$591) | AU$2,156 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (AU$131) | AU$294 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $653 (AU$879) | AU$2,176 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (AU$500) | AU$1,521 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (AU$139) | AU$231 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (AU$976) | AU$679 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (AU$260) | AU$205 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.81 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (AU$5.94) | AU$31 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 2% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (AU$97) | AU$108 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (AU$79) | AU$74 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (AU$172) | AU$148 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (AU$130) | AU$156 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,235 (AU$38,015) | AU$26,595 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.40 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (AU$27) | AU$145 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (AU$40) | AU$72 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (AU$6) | AU$5.25 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.45 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.87 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (AU$30) | AU$55 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (AU$97) | AU$223 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (AU$65) | AU$104 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (AU$3.91) | AU$4.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (AU$4.22) | AU$9 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (AU$1,043) | AU$616 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.70 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (AU$68) | AU$79 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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