Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (208 Kč) | 236 Kč | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (170 Kč) | 197 Kč | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (68 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (25 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (53 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (25 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (88 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (46 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (28 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (38 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (327 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (46 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (26 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (15,888 Kč) | 40,574 Kč | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (9,036 Kč) | 31,370 Kč | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (1,289 Kč) | 5,121 Kč | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (11,875 Kč) | 25,421 Kč | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (6,736 Kč) | 19,427 Kč | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (892 Kč) | 3,897 Kč | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (588 Kč) | 557 Kč | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (9,150 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (3,420 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (155 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (208 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (1,442 Kč) | 2,099 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (1,003 Kč) | 1,273 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (2,570 Kč) | 2,396 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (2,032 Kč) | 3,278 Kč | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (482,071 Kč) | 796,168 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (25 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (531 Kč) | 544 Kč | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (138 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (231 Kč) | 200 Kč | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (865 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (151 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (97 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (147 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (46 Kč) | 49 Kč | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (44 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (311 Kč) | 514 Kč | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (455 Kč) | 749 Kč | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (280 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (1,099 Kč) | 2,132 Kč | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (1,088 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (230 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (79 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (44 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (19,329 Kč) | 21,238 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (4.66 Kč) | 3.08 Kč | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (1,137 Kč) | 1,444 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (108 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 27% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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