Cost of living in Austria compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 87% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($20) | $10 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $3.11 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 ($2.02) | $1.06 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 ($6) | $2.35 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 ($3.59) | $1.51 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $5.08 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 ($2.27) | $1.69 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 ($2.14) | $1.27 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 ($1.45) | $1.81 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 ($3.73) | $2.10 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 ($2.88) | $1.10 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 129% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 ($1,475) | $746 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 ($1,091) | $453 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 ($243) | $50 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 ($1,403) | $499 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 ($937) | $302 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 ($125) | $37 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($31) | $20 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 ($227) | $395 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($91) | $118 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 ($16) | $6 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($16) | $9 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($113) | $56 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($36) | $43 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($115) | $100 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 ($102) | $79 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 109% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 ($43,040) | $21,660 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 ($1.81) | $1.05 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 ($66) | $26 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 89% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($16) | $5.74 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($15) | $10 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 ($172) | $44 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.66) | $5.27 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 ($4.72) | $4.75 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 ($2.71) | $2.13 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 ($2.64) | $1.82 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 ($33) | $14 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 ($61) | $22 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($24) | $13 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 ($227) | $47 | + 385% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($91) | $49 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 ($16) | $10 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.46 ($6) | $3.81 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 ($5.88) | $2.53 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 ($781) | $631 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.30 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($47) | $43 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 89% more expensive than in Ecuador
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