Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $10 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($11) | $7 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.34 ($5.51) | $3.37 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 ($1.49) | $1.19 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 ($3.98) | $2.50 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 ($3.27) | $1.47 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $4.99 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 ($2.51) | $1.71 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 ($1.79) | $1.40 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 ($1.51) | $1.83 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $13 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 ($2.72) | $2.15 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 ($1.64) | $1.14 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 96% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,492 ($1,539) | $753 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,035 ($1,068) | $467 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 ($187) | $49 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,132 ($1,168) | $501 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 ($841) | $332 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 ($148) | $44 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($26) | $22 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €304 ($314) | $421 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 ($119) | $132 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($10) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($82) | $64 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($39) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($100) | $115 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($115) | $85 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,973 ($27,823) | $22,661 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 ($1.82) | $1.14 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 ($39) | $27 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $5.31 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($12) | $11 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 ($109) | $40 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($7) | $5.41 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 ($3.94) | $4.91 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 ($3.44) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.80 ($2.89) | $2.42 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 ($2.28) | $2.04 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($22) | $13 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 81% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($42) | $19 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($19) | $13 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 ($94) | $50 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($83) | $44 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.04 ($2.10) | $3.79 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.29 ($5.45) | $2.58 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 ($1,442) | $650 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 ($0.47) | $0.22 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($52) | $45 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($6) | $5.89 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Ecuador
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