Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 19% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Ecuador | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (CH$8,413) | CH$13,282 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CH$5,521) | CH$6,736 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.68 (CH$2,163) | CH$2,851 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (CH$829) | CH$1,028 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.31 (CH$1,859) | CH$2,643 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.16 (CH$932) | CH$1,429 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.90 (CH$3,143) | CH$5,294 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.02 (CH$1,625) | CH$1,487 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (CH$902) | CH$1,024 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.40 (CH$1,129) | CH$1,158 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CH$12,933) | CH$7,110 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (CH$1,579) | CH$1,969 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.88 (CH$710) | CH$649 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Ecuador | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $635 (CH$512,124) | CH$871,033 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $390 (CH$314,254) | CH$535,978 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (CH$45,040) | CH$68,046 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $507 (CH$409,165) | CH$550,905 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (CH$230,708) | CH$383,463 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (CH$28,829) | CH$51,365 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (CH$19,971) | CH$16,334 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $488 (CH$393,786) | CH$262,365 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (CH$115,399) | CH$74,504 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CH$5,574) | CH$8,992 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (CH$8,067) | CH$8,038 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 38% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Ecuador | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (CH$50,624) | CH$42,151 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (CH$38,303) | CH$24,768 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (CH$90,881) | CH$62,057 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (CH$65,077) | CH$68,762 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Ecuador | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,916 (CH$16,862,913) | CH$14,436,400 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (CH$713) | CH$1,232 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (CH$19,420) | CH$41,279 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Ecuador | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CH$5,066) | CH$3,431 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (CH$7,199) | CH$7,591 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (CH$29,134) | CH$44,250 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CH$5,360) | CH$4,425 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (CH$3,258) | CH$3,681 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CH$5,435) | CH$4,047 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (CH$1,582) | CH$1,956 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (CH$1,348) | CH$1,946 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (CH$12,321) | CH$14,399 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Ecuador | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (CH$14,681) | CH$27,922 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (CH$9,565) | CH$9,864 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (CH$38,031) | CH$22,869 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (CH$42,827) | CH$43,544 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CH$8,183) | CH$7,418 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (CH$2,861) | CH$3,532 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (CH$1,477) | CH$3,018 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $788 (CH$635,296) | CH$566,808 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CH$160) | CH$169 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (CH$41,028) | CH$47,168 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.61 (CH$3,714) | CH$4,477 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in Chile
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