- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($10) | $3.58 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 ($7) | $5.36 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 ($3.55) | $4.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 ($0.83) | $1.07 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 ($2.52) | $2.33 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 ($1.69) | $1.42 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 ($5.46) | $4.42 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 ($1.81) | $1.99 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 ($1.09) | $1.30 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 ($1.21) | $1.27 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 ($2.36) | $1.72 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 ($1.15) | $1.08 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €956 ($1,184) | $675 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €677 ($839) | $466 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 ($132) | $86 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €642 ($795) | $520 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €420 ($520) | $303 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 ($85) | $114 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $27 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 ($493) | $777 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($131) | $190 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $7 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $4.08 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($97) | $64 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($36) | $65 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($105) | $124 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 ($104) | $91 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,187 ($33,685) | $28,096 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.84) | $0.53 | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($46) | $20 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.20 ($3.96) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 ($65) | $27 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 ($4.16) | $5.23 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 ($4.59) | $4.50 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 ($5.32) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 ($2.18) | $1.82 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 ($2.62) | $1.75 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $5.77 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($33) | $21 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($16) | $11 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 ($53) | $53 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 ($48) | $44 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $6 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 ($3.53) | $3.17 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.73 ($3.38) | $2.62 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 ($651) | $789 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 ($0.35) | $0.21 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 ($51) | $55 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 ($6) | $5.27 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador
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