- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.57 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (AU$5.13) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.30 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (AU$3.13) | AU$5.74 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (AU$1.83) | AU$5.08 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (AU$5.59) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (AU$2.94) | AU$4.22 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (AU$2.30) | AU$3.37 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (AU$2.11) | AU$5.32 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (AU$2.65) | AU$3.27 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (AU$1.48) | AU$2.27 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $700 (AU$976) | AU$2,644 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (AU$602) | AU$2,026 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (AU$89) | AU$284 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $589 (AU$820) | AU$1,986 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (AU$528) | AU$1,408 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (AU$69) | AU$265 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (AU$838) | AU$560 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (AU$296) | AU$189 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.35 (AU$6) | AU$29 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (AU$92) | AU$104 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (AU$80) | AU$71 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (AU$159) | AU$144 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (AU$146) | AU$149 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (AU$42,860) | AU$26,851 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (AU$0.79) | AU$1.47 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (AU$29) | AU$139 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (AU$51) | AU$70 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (AU$7) | AU$5.18 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (AU$3.12) | AU$3.27 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (AU$2.61) | AU$3.82 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (AU$32) | AU$54 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (AU$88) | AU$202 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (AU$62) | AU$102 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.61 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (AU$4.77) | AU$9 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (AU$1,042) | AU$583 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.58 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (AU$66) | AU$74 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.394
AUD
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USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Australia
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