Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Ecuador | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (kr72) | kr156 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (kr48) | kr98 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (kr20) | kr45 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (kr7) | kr14 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.48 (kr17) | kr38 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.37 (kr9) | kr36 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.05 (kr34) | kr47 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.83 (kr12) | kr17 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (kr9) | kr12 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (kr12) | kr12 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr90) | kr79 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (kr15) | kr20 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.13 (kr8) | kr9 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 71% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Ecuador | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $811 (kr5,478) | kr20,638 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $464 (kr3,137) | kr15,443 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (kr349) | kr1,273 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $533 (kr3,603) | kr11,548 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $318 (kr2,152) | kr8,805 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (kr288) | kr1,293 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (kr149) | kr262 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 (kr2,682) | kr2,536 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (kr947) | kr615 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (kr51) | kr69 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (kr69) | kr327 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Ecuador | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (kr425) | kr797 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (kr278) | kr351 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (kr748) | kr843 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (kr589) | kr1,165 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Ecuador | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,812 (kr147,403) | kr371,389 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (kr8) | kr14 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (kr181) | kr658 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Ecuador | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (kr42) | kr30 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (kr63) | kr56 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (kr313) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.31 (kr36) | kr36 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.55 (kr31) | kr20 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (kr42) | kr25 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (kr18) | kr18 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (kr15) | kr16 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (kr79) | kr248 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Ecuador | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (kr150) | kr529 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (kr85) | kr260 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (kr290) | kr1,599 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (kr321) | kr782 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr72) | kr119 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (kr25) | kr44 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.38 (kr16) | kr55 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (kr4,162) | kr6,594 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (kr1.71) | kr0.82 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (kr327) | kr299 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.78 (kr32) | kr61 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,291 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Denmark
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