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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.83 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.45 (AU$3.58) | AU$5.98 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.25 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.92 (AU$2.80) | AU$5.37 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.03 (AU$5.88) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.76 (AU$2.57) | AU$4.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.32 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.79 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (AU$20) | AU$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (AU$2.71) | AU$2.99 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.95 (AU$1.38) | AU$2.78 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $763 (AU$1,114) | AU$2,603 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $407 (AU$595) | AU$2,098 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $57 (AU$83) | AU$183 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $522 (AU$763) | AU$2,042 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $322 (AU$470) | AU$1,407 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $44 (AU$64) | AU$153 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (AU$39) | AU$58 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $539 (AU$787) | AU$554 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (AU$227) | AU$214 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $61 (AU$89) | AU$101 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (AU$76) | AU$74 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (AU$167) | AU$148 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (AU$125) | AU$160 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,455 (AU$37,196) | AU$26,375 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (AU$1.03) | AU$1.46 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (AU$33) | AU$149 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (AU$23) | AU$16 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (AU$54) | AU$68 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.96 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (AU$6) | AU$5.05 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (AU$8) | AU$5.83 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.70 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.02 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (AU$2.07) | AU$3.68 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (AU$14) | AU$28 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (AU$26) | AU$54 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (AU$96) | AU$206 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $38 (AU$56) | AU$103 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (AU$4.24) | AU$4.65 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.07 (AU$3.03) | AU$9 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $328 (AU$479) | AU$626 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (AU$61) | AU$71 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.66 (AU$7) | AU$34 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in Australia
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