Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $9 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 ($5.57) | $2.84 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 ($1.53) | $1.07 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 ($4.05) | $2.35 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 ($2.64) | $1.07 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $3.81 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 ($2.36) | $2.00 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 ($1.91) | $1.23 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 ($1.63) | $1.66 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 ($2.35) | $1.97 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($1.38) | $1.11 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 ($1,261) | $688 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 ($870) | $391 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 ($170) | $56 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 ($847) | $514 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 ($709) | $292 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 ($112) | $39 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($23) | $25 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 ($304) | $396 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 ($150) | $148 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($77) | $62 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($39) | $43 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($101) | $111 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($116) | $88 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,174 ($28,940) | $20,870 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($1.97) | $1.02 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($39) | $23 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $5.96 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 ($91) | $37 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 ($5.76) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 ($3.97) | $4.19 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 ($3.49) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 ($2.54) | $1.98 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 ($2.61) | $1.89 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $13 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($42) | $20 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $12 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 ($84) | $48 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 ($83) | $47 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($9) | $10 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 ($2.08) | $3.43 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 ($5.19) | $1.93 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 ($730) | $837 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 ($0.38) | $0.20 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 ($66) | $49 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 ($5.99) | $4.69 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Ecuador
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