Cost of living in Ecuador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨882) | ₨336 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨527) | ₨294 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (₨204) | ₨163 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (₨85) | ₨54 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (₨148) | ₨83 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (₨116) | ₨40 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.37 (₨339) | ₨216 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (₨146) | ₨152 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (₨106) | ₨29 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (₨128) | ₨148 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,258) | ₨766 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (₨151) | ₨88 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (₨67) | ₨35 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $639 (₨49,633) | ₨30,707 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $358 (₨27,761) | ₨20,031 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (₨4,616) | ₨4,413 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $403 (₨31,295) | ₨22,933 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $266 (₨20,641) | ₨14,192 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (₨2,844) | ₨3,664 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (₨1,923) | ₨511 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $442 (₨34,282) | ₨29,219 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (₨10,550) | ₨12,383 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨490) | ₨416 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨728) | ₨320 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (₨4,883) | ₨2,328 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (₨4,020) | ₨2,564 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (₨7,651) | ₨3,571 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (₨6,439) | ₨3,002 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,423 (₨1,740,796) | ₨980,422 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (₨77) | ₨107 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (₨1,908) | ₨1,414 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨504) | ₨140 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (₨557) | ₨303 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (₨2,749) | ₨1,443 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (₨273) | ₨402 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (₨292) | ₨190 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨498) | ₨248 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.90 (₨147) | ₨152 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (₨117) | ₨72 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (₨921) | ₨373 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (₨1,319) | ₨1,405 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨790) | ₨592 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (₨3,031) | ₨1,517 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨3,104) | ₨2,140 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨765) | ₨607 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (₨334) | ₨229 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.16 (₨168) | ₨173 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $570 (₨44,239) | ₨46,652 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (₨17) | ₨1.29 | + 1238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (₨4,072) | ₨1,540 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (₨447) | ₨247 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 55% more expensive than in India
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