- 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 | $3.93 (AU$5.23) | AU$16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.55 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (AU$5.48) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.30 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (AU$3.07) | AU$5.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.46 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.28 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.48 (AU$5.96) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (AU$2.73) | AU$4.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.29 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 (AU$1.73) | AU$5.20 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (AU$2.31) | AU$3.34 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (AU$1.45) | AU$2.30 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (AU$865) | AU$2,821 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $443 (AU$590) | AU$2,150 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (AU$126) | AU$303 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $568 (AU$756) | AU$2,174 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $323 (AU$430) | AU$1,524 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (AU$126) | AU$228 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $732 (AU$974) | AU$679 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (AU$262) | AU$197 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.15 (AU$5.52) | AU$31 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $68 (AU$90) | AU$110 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $63 (AU$83) | AU$73 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $129 (AU$172) | AU$146 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (AU$138) | AU$154 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,672 (AU$38,164) | AU$26,292 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (AU$0.71) | AU$1.38 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (AU$27) | AU$148 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.66 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (AU$39) | AU$68 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.89 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (AU$6) | AU$5.29 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.92 (AU$2.55) | AU$3.35 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.97 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (AU$28) | AU$55 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (AU$97) | AU$218 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (AU$63) | AU$101 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (AU$4.09) | AU$4.49 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.96 (AU$3.94) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $780 (AU$1,038) | AU$621 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.77 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (AU$69) | AU$81 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.12 (AU$7) | AU$29 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.331
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USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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