- Cost of Living
- India
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨388 ($5.64) | $4.14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨270 ($3.92) | $5.66 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 ($2.08) | $3.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 ($0.74) | $1.11 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 ($1.03) | $2.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 ($0.64) | $1.28 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨194 ($2.82) | $4.19 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 ($1.96) | $1.62 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 ($0.35) | $1.26 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 ($1.71) | $1.35 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨808 ($12) | $15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 ($1.17) | $1.78 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 ($0.45) | $1.10 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,168 ($452) | $635 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,079 ($306) | $439 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,455 ($65) | $97 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,040 ($349) | $653 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,834 ($215) | $371 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,763 ($55) | $103 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨864 ($13) | $28 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,066 ($494) | $725 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,550 ($153) | $193 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 ($5.52) | $5.81 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨547 ($8) | $4.41 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in India is 40% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,434 ($35) | $72 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,795 ($41) | $59 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,704 ($54) | $128 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,918 ($42) | $97 | - 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 | ₨860,557 ($12,490) | $28,235 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($1.09) | $0.55 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,286 ($19) | $20 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 ($1.69) | $7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 ($4.12) | $5.86 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,445 ($21) | $30 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨240 ($3.49) | $4.92 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 ($2.59) | $4.59 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 ($3.17) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 ($2.01) | $2.04 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 ($1.00) | $1.79 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨272 ($3.95) | $6 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,206 ($18) | $22 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨468 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,762 ($26) | $72 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,842 ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨676 ($10) | $7 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 ($2.73) | $2.90 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 ($2.99) | $3.14 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,915 ($565) | $775 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 ($0.40) | $0.21 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 ($27) | $50 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 ($3.55) | $5.06 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador
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