- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $3.95 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $5.56 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 ($4.23) | $4.03 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 ($1.03) | $1.08 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 ($2.87) | $2.28 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 ($2.08) | $1.46 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 ($7) | $4.39 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 ($2.08) | $2.05 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 ($1.34) | $1.35 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 ($0.95) | $1.30 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 ($1.77) | $1.74 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 ($1.09) | $1.09 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,270 ($1,490) | $648 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €877 ($1,028) | $434 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 ($165) | $99 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €824 ($967) | $580 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €590 ($692) | $330 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 ($112) | $110 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 ($36) | $28 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 ($455) | $717 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($101) | $197 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $5.84 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $4.64 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($90) | $67 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 ($36) | $61 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($94) | $128 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($110) | $101 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,568 ($22,954) | $28,672 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 ($1.41) | $0.54 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($58) | $21 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.15 ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 ($62) | $30 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.32 ($5.07) | $4.89 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 ($3.15) | $4.44 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.43) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 ($1.49) | $1.86 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($2.00) | $1.73 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $5.81 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($37) | $20 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $11 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 ($83) | $66 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($57) | $47 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 ($2.53) | $2.99 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 ($5.10) | $2.82 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €467 ($548) | $780 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.26) | $0.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($52) | $51 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 ($5.95) | $5.06 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador
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