Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (CH$6,416) | CH$8,658 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CH$4,643) | CH$4,733 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.28 (CH$1,606) | CH$1,793 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (CH$675) | CH$829 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (CH$1,449) | CH$2,219 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (CH$863) | CH$1,121 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.25 (CH$2,986) | CH$3,838 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (CH$1,243) | CH$1,231 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (CH$786) | CH$739 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (CH$1,031) | CH$867 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CH$9,430) | CH$4,655 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (CH$1,443) | CH$1,545 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (CH$557) | CH$426 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $697 (CH$489,610) | CH$723,842 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $374 (CH$262,648) | CH$462,718 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (CH$37,016) | CH$58,399 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $486 (CH$341,636) | CH$442,149 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (CH$191,019) | CH$293,095 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (CH$25,766) | CH$42,818 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (CH$16,631) | CH$15,866 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $506 (CH$355,520) | CH$231,889 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (CH$103,301) | CH$61,110 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CH$5,178) | CH$7,354 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (CH$5,212) | CH$5,030 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 43% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (CH$45,842) | CH$37,462 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (CH$32,301) | CH$20,485 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (CH$75,263) | CH$45,123 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (CH$56,864) | CH$55,424 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,045 (CH$15,493,455) | CH$13,099,400 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (CH$621) | CH$806 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (CH$16,844) | CH$38,248 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CH$4,350) | CH$3,010 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (CH$6,431) | CH$6,812 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (CH$24,170) | CH$31,133 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.92 (CH$4,160) | CH$4,635 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (CH$2,535) | CH$2,903 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (CH$3,509) | CH$2,920 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (CH$1,365) | CH$1,608 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (CH$1,236) | CH$1,513 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (CH$6,851) | CH$10,850 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (CH$11,709) | CH$19,790 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CH$7,490) | CH$8,944 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (CH$35,419) | CH$30,201 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (CH$28,542) | CH$29,491 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CH$5,955) | CH$5,709 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (CH$2,771) | CH$2,732 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.18 (CH$1,531) | CH$2,331 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (CH$426,641) | CH$411,500 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (CH$97) | CH$100 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (CH$33,518) | CH$41,851 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.16 (CH$3,630) | CH$4,038 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Chile
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