- 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) | $4.53 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 ($7) | $5.49 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 ($3.40) | $3.88 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 ($0.82) | $1.12 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 ($2.38) | $2.27 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 ($1.52) | $1.36 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 ($5.09) | $3.79 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 ($1.65) | $2.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 ($0.98) | $1.66 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 ($1.14) | $1.46 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.85 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 ($2.23) | $1.94 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 ($1.01) | $1.11 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,057 ($1,220) | $695 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €775 ($894) | $436 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($135) | $75 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €764 ($882) | $635 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €492 ($568) | $393 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 ($95) | $52 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 ($29) | $28 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 ($447) | $626 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($113) | $200 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $5.45 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $4.65 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 ($90) | $70 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($34) | $60 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($95) | $123 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($107) | $112 | - 5% | |
| 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 | €26,621 ($30,737) | $31,546 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 ($1.74) | $0.58 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($45) | $21 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 3% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($54) | $36 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.60 ($4.16) | $6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 ($3.90) | $4.85 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 ($4.91) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 ($2.22) | $2.25 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 ($2.64) | $1.90 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $8 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($30) | $24 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($14) | $11 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($51) | $73 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($47) | $46 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 ($3.42) | $2.94 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 ($3.02) | $3.10 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 ($600) | $742 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 ($43) | $50 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 ($5.74) | $5.18 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador
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