- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.49 (₨320) | ₨419 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.52 (₨394) | ₨266 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (₨277) | ₨142 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (₨80) | ₨52 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (₨160) | ₨72 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (₨97) | ₨40 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (₨270) | ₨201 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (₨145) | ₨139 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (₨117) | ₨25 | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (₨105) | ₨121 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,138) | ₨838 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (₨141) | ₨82 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (₨79) | ₨33 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (₨49,088) | ₨30,886 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $431 (₨30,726) | ₨21,262 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $67 (₨4,784) | ₨4,407 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $623 (₨44,423) | ₨25,205 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $387 (₨27,596) | ₨15,744 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $49 (₨3,464) | ₨3,857 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (₨1,920) | ₨843 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $611 (₨43,592) | ₨33,519 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (₨13,722) | ₨10,573 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.43 (₨387) | ₨380 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.48 (₨319) | ₨544 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨5,006) | ₨2,407 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (₨4,242) | ₨2,708 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (₨8,474) | ₨3,727 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (₨7,670) | ₨2,928 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (₨2,249,674) | ₨879,920 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (₨38) | ₨78 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,454) | ₨1,322 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨473) | ₨136 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨641) | ₨287 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (₨2,492) | ₨1,544 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨429) | ₨256 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (₨340) | ₨178 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨472) | ₨228 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (₨161) | ₨131 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (₨127) | ₨71 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨554) | ₨280 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (₨1,569) | ₨1,199 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₨775) | ₨472 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (₨4,804) | ₨1,961 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,127) | ₨1,801 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨563) | ₨630 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.81 (₨200) | ₨195 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.99 (₨213) | ₨206 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (₨52,915) | ₨38,632 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (₨50) | ₨59 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (₨3,458) | ₨1,869 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (₨369) | ₨248 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 38% more expensive than in India
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