Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (AU$4.42) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (AU$1.64) | AU$2.04 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (AU$3.71) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (AU$1.74) | AU$6 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (AU$5.73) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (AU$2.99) | AU$5.14 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.64 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (AU$2.66) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (AU$3.12) | AU$3.70 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (AU$1.66) | AU$3.39 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (AU$1,306) | AU$4,709 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (AU$687) | AU$3,141 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (AU$86) | AU$218 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (AU$789) | AU$2,788 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (AU$460) | AU$2,151 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (AU$79) | AU$174 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (AU$37) | AU$76 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (AU$556) | AU$793 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (AU$230) | AU$288 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (AU$14) | AU$48 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (AU$90) | AU$129 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (AU$58) | AU$95 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (AU$167) | AU$179 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (AU$163) | AU$209 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (AU$30,192) | AU$38,866 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.99 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (AU$34) | AU$185 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (AU$20) | AU$19 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (AU$64) | AU$81 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (AU$5.72) | AU$5.56 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.36 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (AU$3.16) | AU$5.30 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (AU$30) | AU$66 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (AU$81) | AU$262 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (AU$67) | AU$127 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (AU$6) | AU$5.10 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (AU$3.69) | AU$11 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (AU$1,291) | AU$1,070 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (AU$0.34) | AU$0.95 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (AU$74) | AU$92 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (AU$8) | AU$44 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,040 prices entered by 503 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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