Cost of living in Ecuador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨559) | ₨375 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (₨453) | ₨278 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.15 (₨163) | ₨138 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (₨74) | ₨51 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.86 (₨140) | ₨71 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (₨90) | ₨36 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.02 (₨303) | ₨212 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 (₨134) | ₨134 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (₨81) | ₨28 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (₨101) | ₨127 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,122) | ₨797 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (₨144) | ₨84 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.85 (₨64) | ₨35 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $709 (₨53,511) | ₨32,341 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $381 (₨28,747) | ₨19,833 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (₨4,716) | ₨4,330 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $519 (₨39,164) | ₨22,135 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $329 (₨24,880) | ₨13,235 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (₨3,231) | ₨3,267 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (₨1,936) | ₨734 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $530 (₨40,039) | ₨29,901 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (₨10,751) | ₨10,367 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨501) | ₨378 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (₨512) | ₨359 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (₨4,811) | ₨2,385 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (₨3,984) | ₨2,611 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (₨8,606) | ₨3,751 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (₨6,485) | ₨2,705 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,591 (₨1,630,629) | ₨934,217 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (₨59) | ₨75 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (₨1,830) | ₨1,170 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨576) | ₨98 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,164) | ₨200 | + 483% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (₨2,778) | ₨917 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (₨438) | ₨245 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (₨292) | ₨176 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (₨392) | ₨234 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.69 (₨127) | ₨147 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (₨114) | ₨69 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨729) | ₨233 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (₨1,284) | ₨1,246 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₨801) | ₨475 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (₨4,515) | ₨1,736 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨3,043) | ₨1,930 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨518) | ₨678 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (₨227) | ₨219 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.73 (₨131) | ₨200 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (₨37,630) | ₨33,946 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (₨17) | ₨2.10 | + 707% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (₨3,430) | ₨1,782 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.68 (₨354) | ₨259 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 55% more expensive than in India
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