- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.56 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.52 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 ($5.05) | $3.88 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.45) | $1.12 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 ($4.37) | $2.27 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 ($2.45) | $1.36 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $3.79 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 ($2.33) | $2.13 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($1.49) | $1.65 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 ($1.50) | $1.46 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 ($2.18) | $1.98 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 ($1.39) | $1.11 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,301 ($1,462) | $688 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 ($991) | $431 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 ($146) | $67 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €768 ($863) | $623 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €527 ($592) | $387 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 ($139) | $49 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($26) | $27 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 ($440) | $611 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($127) | $192 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 ($5.03) | $5.43 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $4.48 | + 145% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($96) | $70 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($37) | $60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($103) | $119 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($126) | $108 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 ($22,116) | $31,546 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 ($1.71) | $0.53 | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($40) | $20 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 ($96) | $35 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 ($5.72) | $6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 ($4.04) | $4.77 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.31) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 ($2.52) | $2.25 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.25) | $1.79 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $8 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($37) | $23 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $11 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 ($72) | $67 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 ($72) | $45 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 ($1.78) | $2.88 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 ($5.58) | $2.99 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 ($514) | $742 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.27) | $0.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 ($64) | $48 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 ($5.97) | $5.18 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador
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