Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $10 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 ($3.71) | $2.71 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 ($0.91) | $1.09 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 ($2.56) | $1.93 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 ($1.79) | $1.44 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.35 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 ($1.98) | $1.92 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 ($1.20) | $1.29 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 ($0.99) | $1.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 ($1.94) | $1.97 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 ($0.94) | $0.86 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 86% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,173 ($1,329) | $630 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €744 ($843) | $333 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 ($121) | $53 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €687 ($779) | $428 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €512 ($580) | $251 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 ($81) | $39 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($34) | $23 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 ($405) | $440 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($100) | $161 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $6 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($84) | $58 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($32) | $43 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($89) | $97 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($106) | $73 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,440 ($26,570) | $23,913 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($1.51) | $0.86 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 ($46) | $24 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.27 ($5.97) | $4.40 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($67) | $31 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 ($4.55) | $3.55 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.29 ($2.60) | $3.93 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 ($3.20) | $5.88 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 ($1.59) | $1.72 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 ($2.14) | $1.44 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $10 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($32) | $14 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $10 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($50) | $42 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($45) | $33 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 ($2.95) | $4.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 ($4.24) | $1.94 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 ($518) | $638 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.20) | $0.21 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($54) | $45 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 ($5.61) | $4.93 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador
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