- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 3% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.36 (CH$2,994) | CH$5,917 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.57 (CH$3,825) | CH$3,981 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (CH$2,479) | CH$2,616 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (CH$738) | CH$788 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (CH$1,542) | CH$2,034 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (CH$875) | CH$975 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (CH$2,612) | CH$3,564 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.97 (CH$1,355) | CH$937 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (CH$971) | CH$692 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (CH$977) | CH$957 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CH$11,797) | CH$4,584 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (CH$1,268) | CH$1,417 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.13 (CH$774) | CH$502 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $692 (CH$475,031) | CH$716,137 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $443 (CH$304,258) | CH$460,122 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $91 (CH$62,255) | CH$82,614 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (CH$446,379) | CH$511,918 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (CH$260,091) | CH$335,490 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $56 (CH$38,663) | CH$58,624 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (CH$19,385) | CH$17,315 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (CH$431,724) | CH$256,071 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (CH$137,464) | CH$46,425 | + 196% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.61 (CH$3,853) | CH$7,879 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (CH$2,872) | CH$3,667 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 68% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (CH$50,261) | CH$35,538 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (CH$41,453) | CH$23,376 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (CH$82,449) | CH$44,479 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (CH$77,638) | CH$52,112 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,909 (CH$21,222,016) | CH$13,548,600 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (CH$409) | CH$773 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (CH$14,156) | CH$35,990 | - 61% | |
| 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) | $8 (CH$5,290) | CH$3,158 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (CH$6,933) | CH$7,169 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (CH$23,026) | CH$32,282 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (CH$4,135) | CH$5,599 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (CH$3,421) | CH$2,598 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CH$4,603) | CH$2,623 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (CH$1,622) | CH$1,874 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (CH$1,380) | CH$1,708 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (CH$5,641) | CH$7,815 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (CH$15,598) | CH$23,115 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CH$7,545) | CH$8,033 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (CH$50,186) | CH$33,115 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (CH$31,961) | CH$32,709 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CH$5,830) | CH$4,473 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.99 (CH$2,050) | CH$2,188 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.22 (CH$2,211) | CH$2,899 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (CH$513,158) | CH$342,898 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (CH$146) | CH$95 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (CH$34,458) | CH$30,992 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.12 (CH$3,517) | CH$3,429 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
686.590
CLP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Chile
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