Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 55% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $6 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.97 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 ($4.80) | $2.40 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.35) | $1.00 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 ($3.75) | $1.91 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 ($2.16) | $1.19 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $3.96 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 ($1.98) | $1.77 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.44) | $1.08 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 ($1.44) | $1.34 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 ($2.11) | $1.86 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($1.43) | $0.97 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,319 ($1,451) | $748 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €935 ($1,029) | $403 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 ($129) | $57 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 ($889) | $521 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 ($681) | $325 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 ($98) | $44 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($25) | $26 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 ($376) | $544 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($118) | $151 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 ($5.29) | $6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $5.93 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($91) | $62 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($33) | $52 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($96) | $115 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($127) | $88 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,930 ($25,229) | $25,196 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.71) | $0.70 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($39) | $23 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 ($87) | $37 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 ($4.83) | $5.24 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 ($3.41) | $4.23 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 ($2.98) | $5.54 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 ($2.26) | $1.66 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($1.87) | $1.39 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $10 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($39) | $19 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $11 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 ($96) | $64 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($68) | $38 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 ($1.61) | $2.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 ($5.51) | $1.92 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 ($477) | $464 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.16) | $0.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($65) | $43 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 ($5.92) | $4.68 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador
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