Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.52 (AU$3.55) | AU$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (AU$1.42) | AU$1.78 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (AU$3.17) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (AU$1.73) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.10 (AU$5.77) | AU$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (AU$2.65) | AU$4.50 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.33 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (AU$2.08) | AU$5.77 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$23) | AU$20 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (AU$2.82) | AU$3.93 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.84 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $603 (AU$849) | AU$3,024 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $379 (AU$533) | AU$2,227 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $61 (AU$85) | AU$245 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $513 (AU$722) | AU$2,049 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $289 (AU$406) | AU$1,602 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $41 (AU$57) | AU$181 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (AU$35) | AU$70 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $484 (AU$681) | AU$570 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $164 (AU$231) | AU$273 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (AU$92) | AU$108 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (AU$68) | AU$77 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (AU$154) | AU$161 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (AU$111) | AU$173 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,829 (AU$29,306) | AU$33,118 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.97 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (AU$37) | AU$180 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (AU$46) | AU$75 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (AU$5.54) | AU$5.09 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$9) | AU$5.30 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (AU$2.76) | AU$3.54 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.44 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (AU$20) | AU$33 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (AU$27) | AU$61 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$16) | AU$39 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (AU$63) | AU$209 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (AU$73) | AU$108 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (AU$5.28) | AU$5.07 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.05 (AU$2.88) | AU$10 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $777 (AU$1,093) | AU$731 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (AU$70) | AU$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.83 (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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