Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $9 | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 ($6) | $2.90 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 ($1.61) | $1.07 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 ($4.04) | $2.43 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 ($3.30) | $1.14 | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $3.76 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 ($2.47) | $1.96 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 ($1.91) | $1.37 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 ($1.70) | $1.75 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 ($2.51) | $2.05 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 ($1.90) | $1.09 | + 74% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Italy is 119% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 ($2,111) | $857 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 ($1,385) | $451 | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 ($216) | $56 | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 ($1,281) | $518 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 ($868) | $302 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 ($142) | $52 | + 175% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($29) | $24 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 ($365) | $365 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 ($143) | $151 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($84) | $59 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($37) | $38 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($98) | $110 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 ($128) | $107 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 ($33,654) | $19,815 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 ($2.01) | $0.90 | + 124% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($40) | $23 | + 78% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $5.73 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($10) | $13 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 ($115) | $42 | + 175% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($7) | $5.51 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 ($4.58) | $3.76 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 ($3.83) | $7 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 ($3.66) | $2.45 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 ($3.16) | $2.07 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $12 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($43) | $20 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($21) | $12 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 ($85) | $53 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 ($81) | $44 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $11 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 ($1.97) | $4.12 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 ($5.88) | $2.42 | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 ($904) | $847 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 ($0.38) | $0.22 | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 ($61) | $48 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $5.09 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 73% more expensive than in Ecuador
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