Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨386 ($4.65) | $9 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 ($4.25) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨171 ($2.06) | $2.93 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 ($0.70) | $1.07 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 ($1.03) | $2.28 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 ($0.55) | $1.07 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 ($3.15) | $3.81 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 ($1.98) | $2.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 ($0.38) | $1.23 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 ($2.04) | $1.66 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨798 ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 ($1.17) | $1.97 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 ($0.48) | $1.11 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,685 ($429) | $688 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,997 ($277) | $391 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 ($58) | $56 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,549 ($331) | $514 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,227 ($195) | $292 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,217 ($63) | $39 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨630 ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 ($374) | $396 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 ($143) | $148 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨595 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,383 ($29) | $62 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,947 ($35) | $43 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,074 ($49) | $111 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,115 ($37) | $88 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in India is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,501,930 ($18,072) | $20,870 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 ($1.26) | $1.02 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 ($14) | $23 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 50% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 ($1.87) | $5.96 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 ($3.48) | $10 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 ($11) | $37 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 ($4.58) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 ($2.46) | $4.19 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 ($3.46) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 ($2.14) | $1.98 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 ($1.13) | $1.89 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨317 ($3.82) | $13 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 45% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 ($17) | $20 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨584 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 ($17) | $48 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 ($24) | $47 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 ($2.72) | $3.43 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 ($2.16) | $1.93 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 ($639) | $837 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,424 ($17) | $49 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 ($3.20) | $4.69 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador
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