- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Czech Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 1% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.58 (74 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.36 (111 Kč) | 136 Kč | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (85 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (22 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.33 (48 Kč) | 52 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 (30 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (92 Kč) | 103 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (41 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (27 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.27 (26 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (297 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (36 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.08 (22 Kč) | 14 Kč | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $675 (14,026 Kč) | 25,190 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $466 (9,688 Kč) | 17,067 Kč | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $86 (1,783 Kč) | 3,569 Kč | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $520 (10,794 Kč) | 17,505 Kč | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $303 (6,298 Kč) | 12,373 Kč | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (2,366 Kč) | 2,135 Kč | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (555 Kč) | 360 Kč | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $777 (16,134 Kč) | 9,932 Kč | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $190 (3,956 Kč) | 2,249 Kč | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (141 Kč) | 233 Kč | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.08 (85 Kč) | 172 Kč | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $64 (1,324 Kč) | 1,984 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (1,340 Kč) | 759 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $124 (2,565 Kč) | 1,852 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (1,900 Kč) | 2,367 Kč | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,096 (583,502 Kč) | 428,883 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (11 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (412 Kč) | 558 Kč | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 3% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (178 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (134 Kč) | 227 Kč | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $27 (564 Kč) | 644 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.23 (109 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.50 (94 Kč) | 88 Kč | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (137 Kč) | 76 Kč | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.82 (38 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (36 Kč) | 49 Kč | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.77 (120 Kč) | 319 Kč | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (441 Kč) | 454 Kč | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (223 Kč) | 358 Kč | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (1,105 Kč) | 1,197 Kč | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (904 Kč) | 929 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (131 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.17 (66 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.62 (54 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $790 (16,405 Kč) | 13,318 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (4.41 Kč) | 4.32 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (1,143 Kč) | 825 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.27 (109 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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