Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Spain is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($19) | $9 | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 ($4.13) | $2.90 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.14) | $1.07 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 ($3.26) | $2.43 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 ($2.44) | $1.14 | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $3.76 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 ($2.34) | $1.96 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 ($1.52) | $1.37 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 ($1.21) | $1.75 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $12 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 ($2.23) | $2.05 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 ($1.17) | $1.09 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 ($1,535) | $857 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 ($1,039) | $451 | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 ($128) | $56 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 ($991) | $518 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 ($726) | $302 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($87) | $52 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($30) | $24 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 ($342) | $365 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($100) | $151 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 31% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($79) | $59 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $38 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($89) | $110 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($93) | $107 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 ($30,392) | $19,815 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 ($1.73) | $0.90 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 ($34) | $23 | + 49% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $5.73 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 ($67) | $42 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 ($4.19) | $5.51 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.20) | $3.76 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 ($3.28) | $7 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 ($2.19) | $2.45 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 ($2.09) | $2.07 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($18) | $12 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($37) | $20 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $12 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 ($57) | $53 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($54) | $44 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $11 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 ($2.92) | $4.12 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 ($4.82) | $2.42 | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 ($558) | $847 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.21) | $0.22 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($53) | $48 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 ($5.67) | $5.09 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador
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