Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (RD$ 519) | RD$ 540 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (RD$ 409) | RD$ 422 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 190 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 73 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 118 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 85 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 257 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 159 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (RD$ 81) | RD$ 70 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 134 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (RD$ 701) | RD$ 784 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 81 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 47 | + 37% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (RD$ 50,762) | RD$ 57,457 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (RD$ 26,700) | RD$ 28,006 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (RD$ 3,336) | RD$ 4,183 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (RD$ 30,684) | RD$ 28,370 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (RD$ 17,870) | RD$ 13,550 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (RD$ 3,053) | RD$ 1,976 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (RD$ 1,438) | RD$ 1,584 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (RD$ 21,627) | RD$ 28,006 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (RD$ 8,939) | RD$ 6,815 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RD$ 435) | RD$ 466 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (RD$ 552) | RD$ 1,242 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 32% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (RD$ 3,508) | RD$ 2,446 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (RD$ 2,246) | RD$ 1,766 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (RD$ 6,499) | RD$ 4,580 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (RD$ 6,324) | RD$ 5,309 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 29% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (RD$ 1,173,549) | RD$ 632,273 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 76 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (RD$ 1,336) | RD$ 2,698 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 38% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (RD$ 339) | RD$ 308 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (RD$ 772) | RD$ 275 | + 181% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (RD$ 2,470) | RD$ 2,161 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (RD$ 326) | RD$ 159 | + 106% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (RD$ 222) | RD$ 152 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (RD$ 409) | RD$ 267 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (RD$ 145) | RD$ 133 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 148 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (RD$ 689) | RD$ 642 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (RD$ 1,175) | RD$ 1,462 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (RD$ 721) | RD$ 697 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (RD$ 3,143) | RD$ 2,320 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (RD$ 2,616) | RD$ 3,640 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (RD$ 623) | RD$ 497 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (RD$ 244) | RD$ 227 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (RD$ 143) | RD$ 167 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (RD$ 50,179) | RD$ 23,456 | + 114% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (RD$ 13) | RD$ 8 | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (RD$ 2,872) | RD$ 2,882 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (RD$ 301) | RD$ 261 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,984 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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