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 | $9 (194 Kč) | 161 Kč | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (139 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.39 (50 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (20 Kč) | 22 Kč | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (43 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.22 (26 Kč) | 51 Kč | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (88 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 (38 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 (23 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (31 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (285 Kč) | 136 Kč | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (43 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (16 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $682 (14,365 Kč) | 24,878 Kč | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $368 (7,759 Kč) | 17,404 Kč | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (1,179 Kč) | 4,141 Kč | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $486 (10,243 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (5,724 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (825 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (500 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $483 (10,175 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (3,021 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (149 Kč) | 250 Kč | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (136 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (1,356 Kč) | 1,570 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (952 Kč) | 916 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (2,227 Kč) | 1,713 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (1,618 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (464,235 Kč) | 527,465 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (18 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (487 Kč) | 544 Kč | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (133 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (230 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (699 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.91 (125 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (76 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (106 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (41 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (40 Kč) | 51 Kč | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (213 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (374 Kč) | 536 Kč | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (221 Kč) | 356 Kč | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (1,063 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (849 Kč) | 934 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (179 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (81 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.21 (47 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $608 (12,813 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (2.99 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (1,090 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.08 (107 Kč) | 115 Kč | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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