Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (€2.58) | €5.74 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (€0.98) | €1.12 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (€2.25) | €3.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.21 (€1.13) | €2.99 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (€3.54) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (€1.89) | €2.19 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (€1.10) | €2.50 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (€1.44) | €1.98 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €10 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.08 (€1.94) | €2.81 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (€0.90) | €1.74 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (€630) | €1,350 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (€372) | €1,098 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (€54) | €273 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (€494) | €872 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (€272) | €703 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (€41) | €131 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (€23) | €42 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $457 (€426) | €597 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (€151) | €189 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (€56) | €102 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€42) | €38 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (€104) | €107 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (€77) | €128 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (€19,209) | €35,150 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (€0.77) | €1.79 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.86) | €12 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (€33) | €26 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.00 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (€3.84) | €5.18 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €4.73 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (€2.01) | €2.00 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (€1.57) | €3.00 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€13) | €24 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (€17) | €69 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€12) | €25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (€40) | €97 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (€48) | €73 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€10) | €11 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (€3.23) | €3.64 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (€1.72) | €4.08 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (€781) | €561 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.19) | €0.25 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€48) | €27 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (€4.58) | €8 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Belgium
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