Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (B$9) | B$26 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (B$7) | B$9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (B$2.94) | B$14 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (B$1.07) | B$6.00 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (B$2.29) | B$6.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (B$1.08) | B$4.07 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (B$3.83) | B$5.04 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (B$2.01) | B$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (B$1.23) | B$1.32 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (B$1.66) | B$4.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (B$14) | B$15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (B$1.98) | B$4.64 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (B$1.11) | B$3.85 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 70% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (B$690) | B$2,744 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (B$393) | B$1,697 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (B$56) | B$355 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (B$516) | B$2,091 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (B$293) | B$754 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (B$39) | B$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (B$26) | B$49 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (B$397) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (B$149) | B$256 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (B$7) | B$11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (B$9) | B$15 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (B$63) | B$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (B$44) | B$74 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (B$112) | B$150 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (B$88) | B$110 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 69% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (B$20,941) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (B$1.06) | B$12 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (B$23) | B$56 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (B$5.98) | B$5.71 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (B$10) | B$23 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (B$38) | B$114 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (B$7) | B$8 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (B$4.20) | B$10 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (B$6) | B$14 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (B$1.99) | B$6.00 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (B$1.90) | B$8 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (B$14) | B$20 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (B$20) | B$92 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (B$12) | B$60 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (B$48) | B$43 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (B$47) | B$150 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (B$10) | B$24 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (B$3.44) | B$4.88 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (B$1.93) | B$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (B$840) | B$1,200 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (B$0.20) | B$0.73 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (B$49) | B$113 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (B$4.71) | B$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 66% cheaper than in Bahamas
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