Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (176 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (142 Kč) | 144 Kč | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.15 (51 Kč) | 95 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (23 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.85 (44 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (28 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (96 Kč) | 94 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.73 (41 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (25 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (31 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (328 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (45 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (20 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $720 (16,929 Kč) | 28,227 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $381 (8,946 Kč) | 19,451 Kč | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (1,456 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $505 (11,879 Kč) | 19,227 Kč | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $325 (7,650 Kč) | 14,217 Kč | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (992 Kč) | 1,908 Kč | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (602 Kč) | 386 Kč | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $528 (12,414 Kč) | 11,777 Kč | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (3,427 Kč) | 2,223 Kč | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (143 Kč) | 270 Kč | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (163 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 31% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (1,507 Kč) | 1,604 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (1,253 Kč) | 775 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (2,649 Kč) | 2,146 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (1,951 Kč) | 2,176 Kč | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,794 (512,333 Kč) | 508,412 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (18 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (570 Kč) | 565 Kč | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 23% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (179 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (362 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 262% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (865 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (136 Kč) | 118 Kč | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (91 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.47 (129 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.83 (43 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (35 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (236 Kč) | 433 Kč | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (419 Kč) | 470 Kč | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (245 Kč) | 400 Kč | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (1,405 Kč) | 1,182 Kč | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (962 Kč) | 847 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (165 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.95 (69 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.73 (41 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (11,713 Kč) | 11,366 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (5.27 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (1,068 Kč) | 827 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.73 (111 Kč) | 106 Kč | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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