Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 39% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨326 ($4.09) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨310 ($3.89) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 ($2.01) | $2.45 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 ($0.68) | $0.99 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 ($1.06) | $2.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 ($0.54) | $1.41 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨217 ($2.72) | $3.87 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨172 ($2.16) | $1.77 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 ($0.38) | $1.36 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨145 ($1.83) | $1.50 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨746 ($9) | $16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 ($1.08) | $1.88 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 ($0.48) | $0.88 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in India is 20% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,034 ($653) | $617 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,962 ($364) | $346 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,288 ($66) | $61 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,437 ($319) | $395 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,156 ($178) | $260 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,715 ($47) | $43 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨687 ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,993 ($364) | $469 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,214 ($166) | $135 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨385 ($4.83) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨530 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,631 ($33) | $59 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,415 ($30) | $51 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,948 ($50) | $101 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,993 ($38) | $77 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in India is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,042,990 ($13,098) | $20,666 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 ($1.34) | $1.06 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,116 ($14) | $24 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 ($1.50) | $5.68 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 ($2.73) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨889 ($11) | $35 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨328 ($4.11) | $4.23 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨194 ($2.44) | $2.96 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 ($2.85) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 ($1.98) | $1.90 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 ($0.97) | $1.51 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨379 ($4.76) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 41% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,386 ($17) | $17 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨678 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,588 ($20) | $35 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,669 ($21) | $46 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨713 ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 ($2.34) | $4.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨176 ($2.20) | $1.85 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,030 ($553) | $596 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.95 ($0.01) | $0.20 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,679 ($21) | $57 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 ($2.96) | $5.15 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,468 prices entered by 1,134 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador
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