Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $6 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $5.98 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.24 ($3.56) | $2.47 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 ($0.91) | $1.00 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 ($2.66) | $1.92 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 ($1.82) | $1.20 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $3.97 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 ($1.85) | $1.82 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 ($1.14) | $1.07 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 ($0.93) | $1.34 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 ($1.74) | $1.86 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.92) | $0.95 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,277 ($1,405) | $743 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €828 ($911) | $404 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($127) | $58 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €760 ($837) | $526 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 ($606) | $325 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($89) | $43 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $27 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €377 ($415) | $537 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($99) | $151 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $5.94 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($88) | $63 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($33) | $53 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($88) | $115 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($98) | $87 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,709 ($23,886) | $25,196 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 ($1.45) | $0.69 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($50) | $23 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($69) | $38 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 ($4.56) | $5.55 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 ($2.88) | $4.18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 ($3.04) | $5.62 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 ($1.67) | $1.60 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 ($1.86) | $1.41 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $10 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($34) | $19 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $11 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 ($57) | $64 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 ($49) | $39 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 ($2.57) | $2.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 ($4.44) | $1.97 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 ($470) | $491 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.20) | $0.16 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($52) | $43 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 ($5.46) | $4.72 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador
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