Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Spain is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $10 | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.94 ($4.14) | $3.37 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.10) | $1.17 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 ($3.15) | $2.50 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 ($2.21) | $1.47 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $4.99 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 ($2.16) | $1.71 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($1.65) | $1.40 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 ($1.18) | $1.83 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 ($2.20) | $2.15 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 ($1.07) | $1.14 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Spain is 81% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,486 ($1,561) | $753 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,002 ($1,053) | $467 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 ($115) | $49 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €982 ($1,031) | $501 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €712 ($748) | $332 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 ($81) | $44 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($28) | $22 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | €318 ($335) | $421 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($105) | $132 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $11 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($87) | $67 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($37) | $45 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($91) | $113 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($98) | $84 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,342 ($27,670) | $22,661 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.63) | $1.14 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($31) | $29 | + 8% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $5.31 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 ($60) | $40 | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.41 ($4.63) | $5.41 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 ($2.83) | $4.91 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 ($3.26) | $7 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 ($2.08) | $2.42 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 ($2.24) | $2.04 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $13 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($40) | $21 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $13 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($68) | $50 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($54) | $44 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 ($3.04) | $3.79 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.04 ($5.29) | $2.58 | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €529 ($555) | $598 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.23) | $0.22 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 ($55) | $45 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.49 ($5.77) | $5.89 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador
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