- 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 | $4.57 (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.28 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (R$ 4.85) | R$ 4.82 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.67 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.25 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 4.58 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 57) | R$ 40 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (R$ 3.94) | R$ 3.21 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (R$ 2,665) | R$ 3,128 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (R$ 1,598) | R$ 1,943 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (R$ 237) | R$ 633 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $589 (R$ 2,177) | R$ 2,139 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (R$ 1,402) | R$ 1,338 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (R$ 183) | R$ 396 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (R$ 104) | R$ 81 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (R$ 2,223) | R$ 1,724 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (R$ 786) | R$ 425 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.73 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (R$ 245) | R$ 204 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (R$ 212) | R$ 181 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (R$ 423) | R$ 335 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R$ 386) | R$ 253 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (R$ 113,724) | R$ 87,431 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (R$ 2.08) | R$ 4.35 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (R$ 76) | R$ 201 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 47 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (R$ 135) | R$ 235 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.84 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 39 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (R$ 85) | R$ 96 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 40) | R$ 50 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (R$ 235) | R$ 177 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 165) | R$ 179 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (R$ 2,764) | R$ 2,695 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.22 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (R$ 175) | R$ 117 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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