Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (18KM) | 19KM | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (13KM) | 12KM | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.78 (5.04KM) | 7KM | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (1.93KM) | 2.19KM | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (4.30KM) | 4.81KM | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.09 (1.97KM) | 4.89KM | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (7KM) | 13KM | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (3.74KM) | 2.64KM | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (2.17KM) | 1.88KM | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.51 (2.74KM) | 1.92KM | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (25KM) | 22KM | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (3.60KM) | 2.94KM | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.98 (1.78KM) | 1.55KM | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $729 (1,324KM) | 940KM | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $407 (739KM) | 631KM | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (112KM) | 302KM | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $504 (916KM) | 639KM | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (495KM) | 450KM | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $45 (82KM) | 196KM | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (47KM) | 34KM | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $368 (668KM) | 580KM | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (266KM) | 390KM | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (13KM) | 11KM | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (13KM) | 11KM | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (101KM) | 141KM | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (79KM) | 79KM | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (195KM) | 185KM | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (163KM) | 206KM | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 29% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,943 (36,204KM) | 25,000KM | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (1.76KM) | 2.81KM | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (38KM) | 73KM | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.25 (10KM) | 30KM | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (20KM) | 11KM | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (62KM) | 50KM | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.28 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (7KM) | 8KM | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (11KM) | 6KM | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.92 (3.49KM) | 2.38KM | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (2.99KM) | 6KM | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (26KM) | 11KM | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 21% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (32KM) | 39KM | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (20KM) | 19KM | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (124KM) | 43KM | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (85KM) | 81KM | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (18KM) | 10KM | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.33 (6KM) | 3.60KM | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (3.60KM) | 4.62KM | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $893 (1,621KM) | 924KM | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (0.40KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (80KM) | 57KM | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.05 (7KM) | 7KM | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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