Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨368 ($5.03) | $9 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 ($3.97) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 ($1.94) | $2.37 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.71) | $0.98 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 ($0.98) | $2.05 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 ($0.49) | $1.20 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 ($3.12) | $4.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 ($1.89) | $1.77 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 ($0.42) | $1.06 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 ($1.80) | $1.45 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨770 ($11) | $13 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 ($1.17) | $1.96 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.48) | $0.77 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in India is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,686 ($461) | $709 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,139 ($276) | $379 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,910 ($67) | $53 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,084 ($261) | $514 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,251 ($168) | $291 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,397 ($47) | $36 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨677 ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,050 ($398) | $486 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,275 ($141) | $139 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨401 ($5.49) | $8 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 ($3.53) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,340 ($32) | $67 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,641 ($36) | $47 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,647 ($50) | $107 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 ($37) | $85 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in India is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨919,112 ($12,585) | $19,420 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 ($1.08) | $0.81 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,206 ($17) | $24 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 47% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 ($1.42) | $7 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 ($2.97) | $11 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨903 ($12) | $33 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨324 ($4.44) | $8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 ($2.22) | $3.52 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨256 ($3.50) | $5.08 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 ($2.01) | $2.04 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 ($0.93) | $1.82 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 ($3.33) | $10 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,202 ($16) | $17 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,691 ($23) | $51 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 ($22) | $41 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨590 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 ($2.54) | $3.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 ($2.59) | $2.11 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,065 ($494) | $588 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 ($0.07) | $0.16 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,583 ($22) | $54 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 ($3.70) | $5.11 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01369
USD
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,261 prices entered by 2,473 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Ecuador