Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 573) | Taka 264 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.92 (Taka 503) | Taka 397 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.41 (Taka 205) | Taka 160 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Taka 83) | Taka 81 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (Taka 162) | Taka 116 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.17 (Taka 99) | Taka 52 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (Taka 337) | Taka 434 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.81 (Taka 154) | Taka 186 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.08 (Taka 92) | Taka 25 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (Taka 114) | Taka 426 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Taka 1,184) | Taka 1,872 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (Taka 156) | Taka 102 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (Taka 82) | Taka 41 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $714 (Taka 60,694) | Taka 46,240 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $389 (Taka 33,039) | Taka 27,702 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 (Taka 4,695) | Taka 4,496 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $519 (Taka 44,077) | Taka 34,541 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $329 (Taka 27,918) | Taka 19,179 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (Taka 3,619) | Taka 3,784 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Taka 2,261) | Taka 1,257 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $555 (Taka 47,164) | Taka 35,775 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Taka 12,167) | Taka 12,836 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 553) | Taka 341 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.72 (Taka 486) | Taka 1,289 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 164% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (Taka 5,318) | Taka 1,687 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Taka 4,461) | Taka 1,618 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (Taka 9,885) | Taka 4,829 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (Taka 7,426) | Taka 3,696 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,727 (Taka 2,101,396) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (Taka 60) | Taka 95 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Taka 1,776) | Taka 2,580 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Taka 724) | Taka 189 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Taka 1,344) | Taka 588 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (Taka 3,005) | Taka 914 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.99 (Taka 424) | Taka 560 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.03 (Taka 343) | Taka 256 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.45 (Taka 463) | Taka 340 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.66 (Taka 141) | Taka 87 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (Taka 122) | Taka 102 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Taka 875) | Taka 231 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (Taka 1,487) | Taka 1,040 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Taka 930) | Taka 878 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (Taka 4,947) | Taka 2,026 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $36 (Taka 3,080) | Taka 2,200 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 558) | Taka 1,227 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.88 (Taka 244) | Taka 362 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.97 (Taka 167) | Taka 540 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $603 (Taka 51,261) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 22) | Taka 1.70 | + 1171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (Taka 3,757) | Taka 1,903 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.63 (Taka 394) | Taka 270 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,523 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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