Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.15 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.78 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.35 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.92 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.51 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 84) | R$ 42 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 3.57 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $630 (R$ 3,508) | R$ 3,033 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $333 (R$ 1,854) | R$ 2,024 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (R$ 294) | R$ 574 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $428 (R$ 2,383) | R$ 2,247 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $251 (R$ 1,400) | R$ 1,472 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (R$ 218) | R$ 449 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $440 (R$ 2,451) | R$ 1,814 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (R$ 894) | R$ 535 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (R$ 322) | R$ 207 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 241) | R$ 192 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (R$ 541) | R$ 340 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (R$ 405) | R$ 253 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,913 (R$ 133,121) | R$ 98,908 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 5.97 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (R$ 131) | R$ 222 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.40 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 46 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (R$ 175) | R$ 231 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.55 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.88 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.72 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.66 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 48 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $14 (R$ 76) | R$ 92 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 54 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (R$ 234) | R$ 190 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (R$ 181) | R$ 183 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $638 (R$ 3,554) | R$ 3,724 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (R$ 1.17) | R$ 1.27 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (R$ 250) | R$ 127 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.93 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,545 prices entered by 2,322 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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