Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.53) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.34 (€1.93) | €4.77 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (€0.80) | €1.30 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (€1.69) | €4.15 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (€0.99) | €1.77 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.14 (€3.41) | €5.62 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (€1.44) | €1.57 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.05 (€0.86) | €0.90 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (€1.17) | €1.09 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (€1.65) | €2.38 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (€0.64) | €1.03 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 39% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $713 (€587) | €928 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $380 (€313) | €616 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $54 (€44) | €179 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (€431) | €597 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (€241) | €412 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (€30) | €105 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $515 (€424) | €419 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (€125) | €164 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 27% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (€53) | €93 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€87) | €105 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (€66) | €117 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 38% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,621 (€16,158) | €19,906 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (€0.74) | €1.26 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €41 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.16) | €3.89 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (€24) | €44 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.57) | €5.03 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.01) | €3.53 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (€4.22) | €3.98 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (€1.65) | €2.38 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (€1.54) | €1.78 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (€13) | €38 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (€44) | €64 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (€32) | €59 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (€3.25) | €4.09 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.07 (€1.71) | €3.04 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $585 (€482) | €490 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.14) | €0.45 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €60 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.05 (€4.16) | €3.81 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Cyprus
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