Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (€3.10) | €5.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (€1.07) | €1.33 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (€2.30) | €4.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.47 (€1.35) | €2.84 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (€4.59) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (€1.57) | €2.96 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.29) | €1.92 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.68) | €1.06 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (€1.98) | €2.21 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.14 (€1.04) | €1.66 | - 37% | |
| 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 | $735 (€676) | €1,847 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (€415) | €1,378 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (€48) | €241 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $483 (€444) | €1,179 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (€305) | €869 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (€40) | €150 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (€20) | €27 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $421 (€387) | €382 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (€122) | €100 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (€62) | €90 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€41) | €42 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (€104) | €102 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (€78) | €150 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,661 (€20,834) | €28,002 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.05) | €1.75 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€24) | €52 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (€4.88) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (€37) | €69 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (€4.97) | €4.30 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (€4.51) | €2.81 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.44 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.42 (€2.22) | €1.71 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (€1.88) | €1.71 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€12) | €23 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€19) | €45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (€12) | €27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (€46) | €160 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (€40) | €65 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€10) | €11 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (€3.49) | €4.11 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.58 (€2.37) | €4.40 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $598 (€550) | €585 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.20) | €0.12 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€41) | €39 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (€5.42) | €9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Germany
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