- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.33 (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.55 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 3.23 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.59 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.97 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.60 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 3.31 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 4.58 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 70) | R$ 40 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.12 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 3.25 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $692 (R$ 2,803) | R$ 3,131 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $434 (R$ 1,758) | R$ 1,947 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $91 (R$ 367) | R$ 547 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (R$ 2,634) | R$ 2,085 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (R$ 1,535) | R$ 1,303 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $56 (R$ 228) | R$ 401 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (R$ 114) | R$ 84 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (R$ 2,547) | R$ 1,740 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (R$ 811) | R$ 430 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.61 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (R$ 291) | R$ 202 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (R$ 239) | R$ 184 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (R$ 469) | R$ 328 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (R$ 458) | R$ 256 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,886 (R$ 125,112) | R$ 85,475 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 4.20 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (R$ 84) | R$ 201 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (R$ 34) | R$ 45 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (R$ 144) | R$ 232 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (R$ 33) | R$ 39 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (R$ 88) | R$ 98 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 44) | R$ 50 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (R$ 296) | R$ 178 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (R$ 189) | R$ 174 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.93 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.22 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (R$ 3,028) | R$ 2,756 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 1.14 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 203) | R$ 124 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.12 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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