Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (AU$3.76) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.49 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (AU$2.65) | AU$5.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 (AU$1.97) | AU$5.53 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.32 (AU$6.00) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (AU$2.62) | AU$4.52 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.16 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (AU$2.13) | AU$5.60 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (AU$2.72) | AU$2.85 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (AU$1.19) | AU$2.53 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $636 (AU$883) | AU$3,174 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $328 (AU$455) | AU$2,224 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (AU$72) | AU$215 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $420 (AU$582) | AU$2,040 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $255 (AU$354) | AU$1,534 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $38 (AU$53) | AU$163 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (AU$32) | AU$59 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $444 (AU$616) | AU$497 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $157 (AU$217) | AU$191 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (AU$79) | AU$103 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (AU$60) | AU$62 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (AU$136) | AU$136 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (AU$101) | AU$146 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,913 (AU$33,180) | AU$31,870 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (AU$1.17) | AU$1.46 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (AU$33) | AU$162 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.44 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (AU$44) | AU$76 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.82 (AU$5.31) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (AU$5.38) | AU$4.53 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.79 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.02 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (AU$2.01) | AU$3.71 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (AU$14) | AU$31 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $14 (AU$20) | AU$56 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (AU$14) | AU$37 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (AU$58) | AU$270 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $32 (AU$44) | AU$94 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (AU$5.93) | AU$4.56 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.97 (AU$2.73) | AU$9 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $635 (AU$881) | AU$729 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (AU$0.28) | AU$0.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (AU$63) | AU$69 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.03 (AU$7) | AU$43 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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