- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.49 (Taka 375) | Taka 328 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.52 (Taka 462) | Taka 415 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (Taka 325) | Taka 169 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (Taka 93) | Taka 74 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Taka 188) | Taka 97 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (Taka 114) | Taka 63 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (Taka 317) | Taka 359 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (Taka 170) | Taka 146 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Taka 138) | Taka 24 | + 486% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (Taka 123) | Taka 304 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,336) | Taka 2,421 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (Taka 166) | Taka 101 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (Taka 93) | Taka 44 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (Taka 57,602) | Taka 40,945 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $431 (Taka 36,056) | Taka 32,498 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $67 (Taka 5,614) | Taka 3,873 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $623 (Taka 52,128) | Taka 42,062 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $387 (Taka 32,382) | Taka 24,788 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $49 (Taka 4,065) | Taka 3,366 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (Taka 2,253) | Taka 2,008 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $611 (Taka 51,153) | Taka 43,783 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (Taka 16,103) | Taka 14,583 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.43 (Taka 455) | Taka 292 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.48 (Taka 375) | Taka 606 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Taka 5,874) | Taka 2,177 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (Taka 4,978) | Taka 2,485 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Taka 9,943) | Taka 4,501 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Taka 9,000) | Taka 3,784 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (Taka 2,639,894) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (Taka 44) | Taka 92 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,706) | Taka 2,504 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 555) | Taka 297 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Taka 752) | Taka 476 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (Taka 2,924) | Taka 1,238 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Taka 504) | Taka 370 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (Taka 399) | Taka 304 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Taka 554) | Taka 344 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (Taka 188) | Taka 90 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Taka 150) | Taka 110 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Taka 650) | Taka 326 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (Taka 1,841) | Taka 1,455 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Taka 909) | Taka 756 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (Taka 5,637) | Taka 2,663 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 3,670) | Taka 4,971 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 661) | Taka 1,315 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.81 (Taka 235) | Taka 516 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.99 (Taka 250) | Taka 564 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (Taka 62,094) | Taka 35,756 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (Taka 58) | Taka 21 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Taka 4,058) | Taka 2,557 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (Taka 433) | Taka 228 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,647 prices entered by 485 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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