Cost of living in Ecuador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₨854) | ₨425 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨625) | ₨363 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.36 (₨291) | ₨180 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (₨93) | ₨61 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.31 (₨200) | ₨102 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.52 (₨132) | ₨44 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.17 (₨449) | ₨250 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.79 (₨156) | ₨194 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (₨113) | ₨41 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.70 (₨148) | ₨162 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨1,025) | ₨941 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (₨179) | ₨92 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.08 (₨94) | ₨40 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $723 (₨62,789) | ₨46,262 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $444 (₨38,524) | ₨29,291 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (₨4,228) | ₨5,648 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $479 (₨41,553) | ₨29,589 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (₨25,412) | ₨17,760 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (₨4,490) | ₨4,874 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (₨1,771) | ₨727 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $372 (₨32,332) | ₨25,901 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (₨10,562) | ₨12,652 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨548) | ₨511 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨808) | ₨523 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨4,723) | ₨2,399 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨3,923) | ₨2,579 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (₨8,296) | ₨4,001 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (₨6,631) | ₨2,864 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,144 (₨1,922,411) | ₨1,701,050 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (₨86) | ₨104 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (₨2,030) | ₨1,619 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨742) | ₨97 | + 665% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨1,065) | ₨217 | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (₨3,619) | ₨1,173 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (₨457) | ₨329 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 (₨409) | ₨220 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨539) | ₨307 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.47 (₨215) | ₨195 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (₨153) | ₨97 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (₨1,065) | ₨315 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $25 (₨2,137) | ₨1,419 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨1,118) | ₨590 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (₨4,424) | ₨1,843 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (₨4,702) | ₨2,143 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨850) | ₨766 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.70 (₨321) | ₨240 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.73 (₨237) | ₨204 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $629 (₨54,589) | ₨42,526 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (₨27) | ₨7 | + 304% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (₨3,940) | ₨1,579 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (₨525) | ₨271 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 51% more expensive than in India
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