- 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) | $4.57 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.45 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 ($5.15) | $3.68 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.47) | $1.14 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 ($4.17) | $2.25 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 ($2.36) | $1.31 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $4.01 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 ($2.22) | $2.11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 ($1.36) | $1.65 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 ($1.55) | $1.52 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 ($2.16) | $1.90 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.25) | $1.06 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,321 ($1,505) | $721 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 ($1,018) | $432 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 ($153) | $64 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €809 ($922) | $601 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €547 ($623) | $379 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 ($115) | $50 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $28 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 ($420) | $601 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($125) | $213 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 ($5.03) | $5.31 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $4.73 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($92) | $66 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($38) | $57 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($109) | $114 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 ($139) | $104 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 ($24,881) | $30,751 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 ($1.76) | $0.56 | + 213% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($40) | $21 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 ($97) | $37 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 ($5.93) | $6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 ($4.07) | $4.92 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 ($3.80) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 ($2.41) | $2.24 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 ($2.30) | $1.87 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $8 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($40) | $23 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $11 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 ($80) | $63 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 ($77) | $44 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 ($1.86) | $2.90 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 ($5.94) | $3.42 | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 ($518) | $747 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.23) | $0.20 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 ($74) | $47 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 ($6) | $5.17 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 42% more expensive than in Ecuador
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