- Cost of Living
- India
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨383 ($5.60) | $3.95 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 ($3.92) | $5.56 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 ($2.11) | $4.03 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 ($0.74) | $1.08 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 ($1.03) | $2.28 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 ($0.73) | $1.46 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 ($2.93) | $4.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 ($1.96) | $2.05 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 ($0.36) | $1.35 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 ($1.72) | $1.30 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 ($1.17) | $1.74 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 ($0.49) | $1.09 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in India is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,330 ($459) | $648 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,978 ($307) | $434 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,165 ($61) | $99 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,705 ($376) | $580 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,804 ($217) | $330 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,721 ($54) | $110 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨895 ($13) | $28 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,468 ($505) | $717 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,703 ($157) | $197 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 ($5.56) | $5.84 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨572 ($8) | $4.64 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in India is 42% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,445 ($36) | $67 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 ($40) | $61 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,711 ($54) | $128 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,941 ($43) | $101 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in India is 20% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨867,312 ($12,699) | $28,672 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($1.08) | $0.54 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,329 ($19) | $21 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 ($1.82) | $8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 ($4.17) | $6 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,211 ($18) | $30 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 ($3.28) | $4.89 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 ($2.62) | $4.44 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 ($3.19) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 ($2.08) | $1.86 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 ($1.02) | $1.73 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨282 ($4.13) | $5.81 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 ($17) | $20 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,856 ($27) | $66 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,944 ($28) | $47 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨665 ($10) | $7 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 ($2.79) | $2.99 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 ($3.12) | $2.82 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,366 ($576) | $780 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨67 ($0.98) | $0.23 | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 ($28) | $51 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 ($3.42) | $5.06 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador
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