- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.36 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.57 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 ($5.18) | $3.61 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.49) | $1.08 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 ($4.57) | $2.25 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 ($2.58) | $1.27 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $3.80 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 ($2.41) | $1.97 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 ($1.60) | $1.41 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 ($1.63) | $1.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $17 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($2.30) | $1.85 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 ($1.47) | $1.13 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 ($1,494) | $692 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 ($1,019) | $443 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 ($151) | $91 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 ($920) | $650 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 ($636) | $379 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 ($144) | $56 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $28 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 ($453) | $629 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($127) | $200 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 ($5.40) | $5.61 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $4.18 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($101) | $73 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($40) | $60 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($106) | $120 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($137) | $113 | + 21% | |
| 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 | €20,246 ($23,649) | $30,909 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 ($1.76) | $0.59 | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($42) | $21 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 ($94) | $34 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 ($4.20) | $4.98 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 ($3.58) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 ($2.68) | $2.36 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 ($2.29) | $2.01 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $8 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $23 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $11 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 ($79) | $73 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($74) | $47 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 ($1.84) | $2.99 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.72) | $3.22 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 ($539) | $747 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.28) | $0.21 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($69) | $50 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 ($6) | $5.12 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Ecuador
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