Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (AU$5.36) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (AU$1.86) | AU$1.92 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (AU$3.98) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.53 (AU$2.43) | AU$5.91 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (AU$2.23) | AU$3.74 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (AU$2.91) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (AU$20) | AU$22 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (AU$3.43) | AU$3.87 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.14 (AU$1.81) | AU$2.22 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $742 (AU$1,182) | AU$3,979 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (AU$719) | AU$2,764 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (AU$83) | AU$243 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $483 (AU$769) | AU$2,790 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $324 (AU$516) | AU$2,047 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (AU$70) | AU$195 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (AU$35) | AU$65 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $421 (AU$670) | AU$640 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (AU$210) | AU$260 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (AU$11) | AU$40 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (AU$107) | AU$123 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (AU$71) | AU$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (AU$179) | AU$162 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (AU$134) | AU$175 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,661 (AU$36,068) | AU$40,654 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (AU$1.81) | AU$1.96 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (AU$42) | AU$152 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (AU$17) | AU$23 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (AU$63) | AU$86 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (AU$8) | AU$4.98 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.42 (AU$3.85) | AU$4.26 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (AU$3.25) | AU$4.37 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (AU$21) | AU$39 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (AU$33) | AU$78 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (AU$20) | AU$46 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (AU$79) | AU$257 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (AU$69) | AU$140 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (AU$6) | AU$5.44 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.58 (AU$4.11) | AU$13 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $598 (AU$952) | AU$885 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (AU$71) | AU$86 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (AU$9) | AU$46 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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