Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $10 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 ($4.05) | $2.52 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 ($1.02) | $1.01 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 ($2.98) | $2.25 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 ($2.17) | $1.23 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.10 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($2.20) | $1.89 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 ($1.26) | $1.32 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 ($1.06) | $1.48 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 ($2.05) | $2.01 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 ($1.02) | $0.96 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 66% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 ($1,269) | $603 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €796 ($865) | $379 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 ($144) | $61 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 ($830) | $513 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 ($610) | $289 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($88) | $41 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $25 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 ($383) | $484 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($104) | $164 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($80) | $65 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $48 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($94) | $110 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 ($95) | $79 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,655 ($26,793) | $20,829 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 ($1.97) | $1.09 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($40) | $26 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 ($71) | $33 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 ($4.33) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.46 ($2.68) | $3.94 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.18) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 ($1.81) | $1.96 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 ($1.97) | $1.62 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $14 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($35) | $19 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $11 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($56) | $45 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($49) | $52 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 ($2.96) | $3.75 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.32 ($4.69) | $2.05 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €425 ($462) | $777 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.18) | $0.18 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($49) | $50 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 ($5.46) | $4.83 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador
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