- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.11 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.61 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 ($5.05) | $3.95 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.50) | $1.11 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 ($4.50) | $2.14 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($2.57) | $1.28 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.19 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($2.36) | $1.62 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 ($1.55) | $1.26 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 ($1.57) | $1.35 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 ($2.34) | $1.78 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 ($1.48) | $1.10 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,280 ($1,497) | $635 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 ($1,018) | $439 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 ($149) | $97 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 ($921) | $653 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 ($643) | $371 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 ($149) | $103 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $28 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 ($456) | $725 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($132) | $193 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 ($5.60) | $5.81 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $4.41 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($99) | $72 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 ($41) | $59 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($106) | $128 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($139) | $97 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 ($23,666) | $28,235 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.74) | $0.55 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($41) | $20 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $7 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $5.86 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 ($97) | $30 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 ($5.83) | $4.92 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 ($4.01) | $4.59 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 ($3.61) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 ($2.59) | $2.04 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 ($2.36) | $1.79 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($22) | $6 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($37) | $22 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $11 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 ($79) | $72 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($74) | $48 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 ($1.84) | $2.90 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 ($5.82) | $3.14 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 ($560) | $775 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.29) | $0.21 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($69) | $50 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 ($6) | $5.06 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador
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