Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $9 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 ($4.19) | $2.37 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($0.99) | $0.98 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 ($2.87) | $2.05 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 ($2.00) | $1.20 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.04 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($2.01) | $1.77 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 ($1.35) | $1.06 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 ($1.06) | $1.45 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 ($1.96) | $1.96 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($1.04) | $0.77 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 87% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,228 ($1,491) | $709 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €756 ($918) | $379 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 ($132) | $53 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 ($928) | $514 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €539 ($654) | $291 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 ($96) | $36 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($36) | $25 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 ($422) | $486 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($112) | $139 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($94) | $67 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($37) | $47 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($92) | $107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($103) | $85 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 76% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,279 ($28,264) | $19,420 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 ($1.51) | $0.81 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 ($52) | $24 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($70) | $33 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 ($4.90) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 ($2.98) | $3.52 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 ($3.45) | $5.08 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 ($1.65) | $2.04 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 ($2.23) | $1.82 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $10 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($34) | $17 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $11 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($62) | $51 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($50) | $41 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 ($3.05) | $3.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 ($4.77) | $2.11 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 ($576) | $588 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.29) | $0.16 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($57) | $54 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 ($5.97) | $5.11 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 53% more expensive than in Ecuador
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