- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Chile
- Comparison
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 | $4.11 (CH$2,672) | CH$5,671 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (CH$3,645) | CH$3,841 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (CH$2,568) | CH$2,448 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (CH$719) | CH$778 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (CH$1,390) | CH$2,071 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (CH$829) | CH$932 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (CH$2,721) | CH$3,561 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (CH$1,055) | CH$891 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (CH$820) | CH$648 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (CH$875) | CH$978 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (CH$10,052) | CH$4,722 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (CH$1,156) | CH$1,417 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (CH$718) | CH$455 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $635 (CH$412,929) | CH$695,002 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (CH$285,213) | CH$463,329 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (CH$63,186) | CH$94,118 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $653 (CH$424,639) | CH$482,180 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (CH$241,248) | CH$318,802 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (CH$66,948) | CH$64,016 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (CH$18,526) | CH$16,896 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (CH$471,459) | CH$253,936 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (CH$125,672) | CH$45,735 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.81 (CH$3,774) | CH$7,819 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (CH$2,867) | CH$4,085 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 48% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (CH$46,800) | CH$37,156 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (CH$38,269) | CH$24,706 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (CH$83,289) | CH$44,896 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (CH$62,809) | CH$56,463 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,235 (CH$18,356,095) | CH$13,299,600 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (CH$359) | CH$764 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (CH$13,106) | CH$35,915 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CH$4,636) | CH$3,193 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (CH$3,811) | CH$6,415 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (CH$19,352) | CH$30,764 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (CH$3,199) | CH$4,678 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (CH$2,982) | CH$2,600 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CH$4,017) | CH$2,596 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (CH$1,325) | CH$1,769 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (CH$1,163) | CH$1,646 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (CH$4,204) | CH$7,765 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 2% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (CH$14,548) | CH$24,015 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CH$6,994) | CH$7,959 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (CH$46,685) | CH$27,699 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (CH$31,261) | CH$32,796 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CH$4,642) | CH$4,382 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (CH$1,888) | CH$2,177 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (CH$2,040) | CH$2,786 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (CH$503,853) | CH$347,009 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (CH$138) | CH$98 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (CH$32,759) | CH$31,109 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (CH$3,290) | CH$3,404 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in Chile
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