Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in India is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 ($5.02) | $9 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 ($4.10) | $7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 ($2.02) | $2.90 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 ($0.72) | $1.07 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 ($1.05) | $2.43 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 ($0.57) | $1.14 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 ($2.93) | $3.76 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 ($2.19) | $1.96 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 ($0.38) | $1.37 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 ($1.87) | $1.75 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 ($11) | $12 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 ($1.06) | $2.05 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 ($0.47) | $1.09 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 ($560) | $857 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 ($322) | $451 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 ($56) | $56 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 ($321) | $518 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 ($180) | $302 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 ($49) | $52 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 ($7) | $24 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 ($361) | $365 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 ($127) | $151 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 ($5.48) | $7 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 ($8) | $9 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 ($29) | $59 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 ($35) | $38 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 ($50) | $110 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 ($36) | $107 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in India is 9% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 ($23,045) | $19,815 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 ($1.23) | $0.90 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 ($13) | $23 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 ($1.69) | $5.73 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 ($2.91) | $13 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 ($11) | $42 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 ($4.66) | $5.51 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 ($2.41) | $3.76 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 ($3.54) | $7 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 ($1.88) | $2.45 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 ($1.03) | $2.07 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 ($3.32) | $12 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in India is 48% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 ($18) | $20 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 ($19) | $53 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 ($26) | $44 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 ($2.31) | $4.12 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 ($2.27) | $2.42 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 ($572) | $847 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 ($0.02) | $0.22 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 ($3.49) | $5.09 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador
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