Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (B$9) | B$20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (B$7) | B$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.37 (B$2.38) | B$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (B$0.98) | B$3.93 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (B$2.05) | B$5.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (B$1.21) | B$4.07 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.04 (B$4.06) | B$5.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (B$1.78) | B$5.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (B$1.07) | B$4.34 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (B$1.45) | B$3.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (B$13) | B$17 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (B$1.96) | B$4.64 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.77 (B$0.78) | B$3.38 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $709 (B$712) | B$2,878 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $379 (B$381) | B$1,697 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (B$53) | B$355 | - 85% | |
| 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 | $291 (B$292) | B$754 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (B$37) | B$219 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (B$25) | B$49 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $486 (B$488) | B$716 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (B$140) | B$256 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (B$8) | B$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (B$8) | B$12 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (B$68) | B$100 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (B$47) | B$100 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (B$108) | B$150 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (B$86) | B$110 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,420 (B$19,492) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (B$0.82) | B$1.23 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (B$24) | B$56 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (B$7) | B$5.71 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (B$11) | B$23 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (B$33) | B$110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (B$8) | B$8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (B$3.53) | B$5.44 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (B$5.10) | B$7 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (B$2.05) | B$4.35 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (B$1.83) | B$3.46 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (B$10) | B$28 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (B$17) | B$70 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (B$11) | B$60 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (B$51) | B$43 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (B$42) | B$150 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (B$8) | B$20 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (B$3.86) | B$4.88 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.11 (B$2.12) | B$6.00 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 (B$590) | B$1,200 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (B$0.17) | B$0.73 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (B$54) | B$99 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.11 (B$5.13) | B$12 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas
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