- Cost of Living
- India
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in India is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨410 ($5.76) | $4.38 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨258 ($3.63) | $5.53 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 ($1.99) | $3.57 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.72) | $1.15 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 ($1.00) | $2.25 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 ($0.53) | $1.31 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨196 ($2.76) | $4.50 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 ($1.97) | $2.03 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 ($0.34) | $1.70 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 ($1.69) | $1.50 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨843 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 ($1.14) | $1.91 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 ($0.46) | $1.12 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in India is 40% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,877 ($434) | $785 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,616 ($290) | $525 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,432 ($62) | $113 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,804 ($348) | $636 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,612 ($219) | $362 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,516 ($49) | $62 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨795 ($11) | $30 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,432 ($470) | $590 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,629 ($149) | $220 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨387 ($5.44) | $5.66 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨529 ($7) | $4.38 | + 70% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,417 ($34) | $73 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,682 ($38) | $60 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,744 ($53) | $110 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,874 ($40) | $116 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in India is 25% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨885,890 ($12,443) | $31,076 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 ($1.10) | $0.59 | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,338 ($19) | $22 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨134 ($1.88) | $7 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨307 ($4.31) | $9 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,191 ($17) | $41 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨256 ($3.60) | $7 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 ($2.55) | $5.94 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 ($3.23) | $6 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 ($1.84) | $2.35 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 ($0.99) | $2.00 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨290 ($4.07) | $9 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in India is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,205 ($17) | $24 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,400 ($34) | $75 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨805 ($11) | $9 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨216 ($3.03) | $3.17 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 ($2.88) | $3.61 | - 20% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,513 ($527) | $731 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨66 ($0.93) | $0.39 | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,905 ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨255 ($3.58) | $5.49 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador
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