Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 28 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.34 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 3.81 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.51 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.14 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.05 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 4.40 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.80 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 38 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 3.34 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $713 (R$ 3,821) | R$ 3,129 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $380 (R$ 2,034) | R$ 1,846 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $54 (R$ 289) | R$ 494 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (R$ 2,803) | R$ 2,098 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (R$ 1,567) | R$ 1,300 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (R$ 199) | R$ 344 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (R$ 134) | R$ 79 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $515 (R$ 2,757) | R$ 1,635 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (R$ 812) | R$ 463 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (R$ 351) | R$ 210 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 244) | R$ 191 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (R$ 559) | R$ 324 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (R$ 439) | R$ 244 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,621 (R$ 105,132) | R$ 89,442 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 4.39 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (R$ 131) | R$ 218 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (R$ 159) | R$ 216 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.80 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.95 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 42 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (R$ 89) | R$ 95 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 52 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (R$ 284) | R$ 226 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (R$ 216) | R$ 188 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.07 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $585 (R$ 3,135) | R$ 3,528 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 282) | R$ 116 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.05 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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