Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Germany
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (€2.66) | €6.00 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€0.99) | €1.22 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (€2.23) | €4.28 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (€1.05) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (€3.45) | €6 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (€1.80) | €2.59 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (€1.26) | €1.87 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (€1.60) | €1.09 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (€1.88) | €1.92 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (€1.00) | €1.88 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 60% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (€786) | €2,001 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (€414) | €1,574 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (€52) | €227 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (€475) | €1,239 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (€277) | €904 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (€47) | €163 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (€335) | €367 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (€138) | €111 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (€101) | €89 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€98) | €120 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (€18,181) | €33,039 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (€0.82) | €1.82 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€21) | €51 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (€5.26) | €9 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (€38) | €72 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (€5.06) | €3.99 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (€3.45) | €2.99 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.20 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (€2.25) | €1.98 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (€1.90) | €1.68 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (€18) | €46 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€11) | €25 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (€49) | €84 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (€41) | €67 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (€3.78) | €3.73 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (€2.22) | €4.43 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (€777) | €578 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.20) | €0.13 | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (€44) | €40 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (€4.67) | €8 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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