- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Czech Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.14 (92 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.66 (126 Kč) | 136 Kč | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (88 Kč) | 79 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (25 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (48 Kč) | 52 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (28 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (93 Kč) | 110 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (36 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (28 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (30 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (344 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (40 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (25 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $635 (14,142 Kč) | 26,670 Kč | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (9,768 Kč) | 18,140 Kč | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (2,164 Kč) | 3,767 Kč | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $653 (14,544 Kč) | 17,311 Kč | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (8,263 Kč) | 12,528 Kč | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (2,293 Kč) | 2,093 Kč | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (635 Kč) | 385 Kč | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (16,147 Kč) | 10,282 Kč | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (4,304 Kč) | 2,283 Kč | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.81 (129 Kč) | 255 Kč | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (98 Kč) | 180 Kč | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (1,603 Kč) | 2,010 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (1,311 Kč) | 776 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (2,853 Kč) | 1,806 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (2,151 Kč) | 2,359 Kč | - 9% | |
| 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 | $28,235 (628,681 Kč) | 472,477 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (12 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (449 Kč) | 545 Kč | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 2% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (159 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (131 Kč) | 227 Kč | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (663 Kč) | 778 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (110 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (102 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (138 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (45 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (40 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (144 Kč) | 361 Kč | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 24% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (498 Kč) | 466 Kč | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (243 Kč) | 367 Kč | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (1,599 Kč) | 998 Kč | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (1,071 Kč) | 840 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (159 Kč) | 136 Kč | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (65 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (70 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (17,257 Kč) | 13,319 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (4.74 Kč) | 3.62 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (1,122 Kč) | 850 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (113 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is about the same as in Czech Republic
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