- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $4.53 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $5.49 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 ($4.05) | $3.88 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 ($1.03) | $1.12 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 ($2.85) | $2.27 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 ($1.98) | $1.36 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 ($6) | $3.79 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 ($2.06) | $2.04 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 ($1.23) | $1.66 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 ($0.95) | $1.46 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 ($1.77) | $1.94 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 ($1.08) | $1.11 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,278 ($1,475) | $695 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €891 ($1,028) | $436 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 ($152) | $75 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €837 ($967) | $635 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €624 ($721) | $393 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 ($108) | $52 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($35) | $28 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 ($422) | $626 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($93) | $200 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $5.45 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $4.65 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($85) | $70 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 ($33) | $60 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($93) | $123 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 ($109) | $112 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 53% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,626 ($22,660) | $31,546 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 ($1.44) | $0.58 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($56) | $21 | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.65 ($5.37) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 ($66) | $36 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 ($5.13) | $6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 ($2.90) | $4.85 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 ($3.28) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 ($1.47) | $2.25 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 ($1.81) | $1.90 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $8 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($36) | $24 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $11 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 ($80) | $73 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 ($54) | $46 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $11 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 ($2.42) | $2.94 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 ($4.78) | $3.10 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €468 ($540) | $742 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.22) | $0.72 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($50) | $50 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 ($5.89) | $5.18 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador
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