Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.50) | $2.44 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($0.94) | $1.00 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 ($3.07) | $2.26 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 ($2.16) | $1.23 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 ($5.61) | $3.98 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 ($1.95) | $1.95 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 ($1.44) | $1.29 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 ($1.16) | $1.46 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.74 ($5.11) | $17 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 ($2.48) | $2.04 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 ($0.87) | $0.91 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,207 ($1,302) | $620 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €875 ($944) | $379 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 ($161) | $61 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €839 ($905) | $492 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 ($657) | $281 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 ($151) | $35 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($29) | $25 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 ($360) | $485 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($103) | $141 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($77) | $64 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($32) | $47 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 ($78) | $110 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($96) | $76 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,344 ($32,744) | $21,360 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 ($2.01) | $1.09 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($38) | $26 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 ($4.77) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 ($69) | $34 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 ($3.57) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 ($3.79) | $3.94 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.19 ($5.60) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 ($1.92) | $2.09 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 ($2.19) | $1.69 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($29) | $20 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($15) | $11 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 ($53) | $45 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($43) | $51 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 ($2.92) | $3.76 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 ($2.09) | $2.18 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 ($621) | $777 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 ($0.33) | $0.18 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($38) | $50 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 ($5.52) | $4.83 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador
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