Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.21 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 3.88 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.08 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.18 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.27 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.55 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.86 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 76) | R$ 38 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.02 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 3.38 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $712 (R$ 4,054) | R$ 3,103 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $382 (R$ 2,174) | R$ 1,833 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (R$ 302) | R$ 499 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (R$ 2,926) | R$ 2,099 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $281 (R$ 1,600) | R$ 1,316 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (R$ 200) | R$ 365 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (R$ 135) | R$ 79 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $508 (R$ 2,890) | R$ 1,691 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (R$ 868) | R$ 467 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 17 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (R$ 378) | R$ 209 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 261) | R$ 193 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (R$ 601) | R$ 326 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (R$ 471) | R$ 247 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (R$ 117,529) | R$ 88,294 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 4.49 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (R$ 141) | R$ 223 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (R$ 183) | R$ 221 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.97 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.07 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (R$ 92) | R$ 95 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 64) | R$ 53 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (R$ 287) | R$ 225 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (R$ 232) | R$ 184 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 25 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.08 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $601 (R$ 3,422) | R$ 3,562 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 287) | R$ 117 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.14 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 24% more expensive than in Brazil
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