- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.11 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 3.17 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 4.63 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.56 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (R$ 4.87) | R$ 3.35 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.58 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 3.22 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $635 (R$ 2,451) | R$ 3,123 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (R$ 1,693) | R$ 1,948 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (R$ 375) | R$ 541 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $653 (R$ 2,521) | R$ 2,073 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (R$ 1,432) | R$ 1,291 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (R$ 397) | R$ 390 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (R$ 110) | R$ 84 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (R$ 2,798) | R$ 1,715 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (R$ 746) | R$ 430 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.81 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (R$ 278) | R$ 206 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (R$ 227) | R$ 182 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (R$ 494) | R$ 329 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (R$ 373) | R$ 256 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,235 (R$ 108,957) | R$ 85,165 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (R$ 2.13) | R$ 4.11 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 78) | R$ 198 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (R$ 23) | R$ 46 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (R$ 115) | R$ 231 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.07 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (R$ 25) | R$ 38 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (R$ 86) | R$ 97 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 42) | R$ 50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (R$ 277) | R$ 169 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (R$ 186) | R$ 174 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (R$ 2,991) | R$ 2,808 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.20 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 194) | R$ 129 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in Brazil
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