- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $3.95 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.56 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 ($5.01) | $4.03 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.50) | $1.08 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 ($4.39) | $2.28 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 ($2.54) | $1.46 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.39 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 ($2.38) | $2.05 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 ($1.57) | $1.35 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 ($1.53) | $1.30 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 ($2.39) | $1.74 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.43) | $1.09 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 70% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,342 ($1,566) | $648 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 ($1,042) | $434 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 ($141) | $99 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 ($932) | $580 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €563 ($656) | $330 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 ($136) | $110 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $28 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €378 ($441) | $717 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 ($137) | $197 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.56 ($5.32) | $5.84 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $4.64 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($99) | $67 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($40) | $61 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($107) | $128 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($139) | $101 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,092 ($23,439) | $28,672 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.74) | $0.54 | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($41) | $21 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $6 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 ($96) | $30 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 ($5.66) | $4.89 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 ($4.07) | $4.44 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 ($4.11) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 ($2.55) | $1.86 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 ($2.27) | $1.73 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($22) | $5.81 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($38) | $20 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $11 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 ($78) | $66 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($74) | $47 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 ($1.82) | $2.99 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 ($5.80) | $2.82 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 ($559) | $780 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.28) | $0.23 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($70) | $51 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 ($6) | $5.06 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador
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