Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (232 Kč) | 222 Kč | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (155 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.45 (59 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (24 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.08 (50 Kč) | 59 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.38 (33 Kč) | 73 Kč | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.11 (99 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (43 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.22 (29 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (36 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (374 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (45 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.91 (22 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 35% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $617 (14,848 Kč) | 25,749 Kč | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $346 (8,330 Kč) | 19,289 Kč | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $61 (1,461 Kč) | 4,844 Kč | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $395 (9,513 Kč) | 18,436 Kč | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $260 (6,255 Kč) | 14,251 Kč | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (1,044 Kč) | 2,208 Kč | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (592 Kč) | 264 Kč | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $469 (11,288 Kč) | 11,009 Kč | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (3,248 Kč) | 3,465 Kč | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (147 Kč) | 241 Kč | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (193 Kč) | 236 Kč | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (1,530 Kč) | 2,174 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (1,238 Kč) | 1,212 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (2,426 Kč) | 1,978 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (1,865 Kč) | 2,395 Kč | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,666 (497,555 Kč) | 526,298 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (26 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (571 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.68 (137 Kč) | 190 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (185 Kč) | 209 Kč | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (837 Kč) | 898 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.23 (102 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (71 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (161 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.90 (46 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (36 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (263 Kč) | 498 Kč | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (405 Kč) | 546 Kč | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (257 Kč) | 448 Kč | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $35 (844 Kč) | 2,162 Kč | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (1,096 Kč) | 1,097 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (249 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (96 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.85 (44 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $596 (14,338 Kč) | 11,699 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (4.85 Kč) | 3.71 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (1,439 Kč) | 859 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.15 (124 Kč) | 125 Kč | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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