- Cost of Living
- India
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨418 ($5.79) | $4.33 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 ($3.68) | $5.55 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 ($1.97) | $3.61 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 ($0.71) | $1.08 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 ($0.99) | $2.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 ($0.57) | $1.27 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 ($2.76) | $3.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 ($1.90) | $1.97 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 ($0.34) | $1.41 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 ($1.65) | $1.42 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 ($1.12) | $1.85 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 ($0.44) | $1.12 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,400 ($435) | $692 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,501 ($298) | $434 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 ($59) | $91 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 ($353) | $650 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 ($216) | $379 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 ($51) | $56 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 ($12) | $28 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 ($467) | $629 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 ($143) | $200 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 ($5.19) | $5.61 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 ($7) | $4.18 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,397 ($33) | $72 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 ($38) | $59 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,710 ($51) | $116 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 ($40) | $113 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in India is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨871,156 ($12,059) | $30,886 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 ($1.06) | $0.59 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,311 ($18) | $21 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 ($1.82) | $8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 ($3.96) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,489 ($21) | $36 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 ($3.41) | $6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 ($2.48) | $4.85 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 ($3.09) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 ($1.88) | $2.25 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 ($0.95) | $1.90 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 ($3.94) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 ($17) | $22 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 ($25) | $73 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 ($25) | $47 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 ($9) | $8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 ($2.63) | $2.93 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 ($2.83) | $3.22 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 ($539) | $747 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨52 ($0.73) | $0.72 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 ($26) | $50 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 ($3.45) | $5.12 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador
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