- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 6% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($10) | $4.57 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 ($7) | $5.45 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 ($3.30) | $3.68 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 ($0.80) | $1.14 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 ($2.36) | $2.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 ($1.51) | $1.31 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.50 ($5.10) | $4.01 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 ($1.67) | $2.11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 ($1.00) | $1.65 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 ($1.17) | $1.52 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.63 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($2.23) | $1.90 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 ($0.93) | $1.06 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 ($1,209) | $700 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €761 ($863) | $432 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 ($140) | $64 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €787 ($892) | $589 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 ($582) | $379 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 ($103) | $50 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 ($29) | $28 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 ($408) | $601 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($93) | $213 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $5.31 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $4.35 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 ($88) | $66 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($33) | $57 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($94) | $114 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($105) | $104 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,172 ($29,667) | $30,751 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 ($1.72) | $0.56 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($45) | $21 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 1% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 ($6) | $6 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($53) | $37 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 ($4.11) | $6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 ($3.55) | $4.92 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 ($4.81) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 ($2.14) | $2.24 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 ($2.65) | $1.87 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $8 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($30) | $23 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($14) | $11 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 ($52) | $63 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($48) | $44 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 ($3.55) | $2.90 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 ($2.82) | $3.42 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 ($588) | $785 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.31) | $0.20 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 ($42) | $47 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 ($5.64) | $5.17 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador
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