- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($10) | $4.14 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 ($7) | $5.66 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 ($3.45) | $3.95 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 ($0.81) | $1.11 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 ($2.35) | $2.14 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.31 ($1.54) | $1.28 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 ($4.99) | $4.19 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 ($1.64) | $1.62 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 ($1.02) | $1.26 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.15) | $1.35 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 ($7) | $15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 ($2.26) | $1.78 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 ($1.08) | $1.10 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €978 ($1,148) | $635 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €727 ($853) | $439 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 ($129) | $97 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 ($808) | $653 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €451 ($529) | $371 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 ($90) | $103 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($29) | $28 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 ($463) | $725 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($125) | $193 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $5.81 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($8) | $4.41 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($93) | $72 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($33) | $59 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($97) | $128 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($101) | $97 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 67% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 ($30,822) | $28,235 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.74) | $0.55 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($45) | $20 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.28 ($5.02) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $5.86 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($55) | $30 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 ($4.05) | $4.92 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 ($4.21) | $4.59 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 ($4.83) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 ($1.99) | $2.04 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 ($2.75) | $1.79 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $6 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($31) | $22 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($15) | $11 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($51) | $72 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($47) | $48 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 ($3.27) | $2.90 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 ($3.17) | $3.14 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 ($611) | $775 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.29) | $0.21 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($46) | $50 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 ($5.80) | $5.06 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador
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