- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.33 (AU$5.95) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.55 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (AU$4.96) | AU$6 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.32 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (AU$3.09) | AU$5.82 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (AU$1.75) | AU$5.02 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (AU$5.23) | AU$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.97 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (AU$1.94) | AU$3.33 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (AU$1.96) | AU$5.23 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$24) | AU$20 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.27 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.12 (AU$1.54) | AU$2.24 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $692 (AU$951) | AU$2,749 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $434 (AU$597) | AU$2,103 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $91 (AU$125) | AU$297 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $649 (AU$891) | AU$2,126 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (AU$521) | AU$1,473 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $56 (AU$77) | AU$244 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (AU$864) | AU$674 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (AU$275) | AU$210 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.61 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (AU$5.75) | AU$30 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (AU$99) | AU$108 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (AU$81) | AU$76 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (AU$159) | AU$148 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (AU$155) | AU$157 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,886 (AU$42,456) | AU$26,262 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (AU$0.82) | AU$1.44 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (AU$28) | AU$141 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (AU$49) | AU$70 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (AU$3.10) | AU$3.48 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (AU$2.62) | AU$3.84 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (AU$11) | AU$30 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (AU$30) | AU$54 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (AU$100) | AU$217 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (AU$64) | AU$106 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.93 (AU$4.03) | AU$4.52 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.22 (AU$4.43) | AU$9 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (AU$1,027) | AU$602 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (AU$1.00) | AU$0.69 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (AU$69) | AU$80 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.12 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.375
AUD
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USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Australia
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