- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 4% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.57 (CH$3,083) | CH$6,048 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (CH$3,673) | CH$4,169 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (CH$2,481) | CH$2,328 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (CH$766) | CH$786 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (CH$1,516) | CH$1,906 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (CH$884) | CH$932 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (CH$2,704) | CH$3,377 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (CH$1,420) | CH$930 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (CH$1,112) | CH$729 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (CH$1,022) | CH$1,024 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (CH$10,356) | CH$4,383 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (CH$1,282) | CH$1,377 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (CH$718) | CH$534 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 22% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (CH$485,796) | CH$709,903 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (CH$291,299) | CH$441,331 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (CH$43,156) | CH$88,144 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $589 (CH$396,761) | CH$533,800 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (CH$255,501) | CH$350,831 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (CH$33,395) | CH$54,672 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (CH$18,958) | CH$16,897 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (CH$405,182) | CH$228,301 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (CH$143,330) | CH$49,136 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (CH$3,580) | CH$8,789 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.73 (CH$3,190) | CH$3,705 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 63% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (CH$44,600) | CH$32,698 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (CH$38,696) | CH$22,429 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (CH$77,040) | CH$40,789 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (CH$70,413) | CH$51,765 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 29% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (CH$20,729,482) | CH$14,070,800 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (CH$379) | CH$799 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (CH$13,842) | CH$34,529 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 1% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CH$4,083) | CH$2,680 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (CH$5,578) | CH$5,472 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (CH$24,650) | CH$33,985 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (CH$4,224) | CH$5,821 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (CH$3,318) | CH$2,753 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CH$4,257) | CH$2,707 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (CH$1,508) | CH$1,611 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (CH$1,264) | CH$1,524 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (CH$5,422) | CH$8,060 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (CH$15,445) | CH$21,284 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CH$7,264) | CH$8,240 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (CH$42,750) | CH$37,148 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (CH$29,991) | CH$31,437 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CH$5,658) | CH$4,420 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (CH$1,955) | CH$2,285 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (CH$2,307) | CH$2,985 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (CH$503,747) | CH$314,513 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CH$132) | CH$95 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (CH$31,832) | CH$30,534 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (CH$3,486) | CH$3,579 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in Chile
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