Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.37 (AU$3.08) | AU$5.92 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.45 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (AU$2.66) | AU$5.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (AU$1.56) | AU$4.98 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.04 (AU$5.25) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (AU$2.30) | AU$4.55 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (AU$1.38) | AU$3.23 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (AU$1.88) | AU$5.49 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (AU$2.54) | AU$2.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.77 (AU$1.01) | AU$2.49 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $709 (AU$921) | AU$3,170 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $379 (AU$492) | AU$2,151 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (AU$69) | AU$293 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (AU$668) | AU$1,947 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (AU$378) | AU$1,500 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (AU$47) | AU$177 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (AU$32) | AU$60 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $486 (AU$631) | AU$504 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (AU$180) | AU$249 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (AU$88) | AU$103 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (AU$61) | AU$68 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (AU$139) | AU$139 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (AU$111) | AU$142 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,420 (AU$25,211) | AU$27,984 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (AU$1.05) | AU$1.40 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (AU$31) | AU$160 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (AU$42) | AU$69 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (AU$4.56) | AU$4.56 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (AU$2.65) | AU$3.55 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.58 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (AU$13) | AU$28 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (AU$22) | AU$59 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (AU$67) | AU$198 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (AU$54) | AU$90 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (AU$4.99) | AU$4.48 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.11 (AU$2.74) | AU$9 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 (AU$763) | AU$652 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.51 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (AU$69) | AU$70 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.11 (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Australia
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