Cost of living in Ecuador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨679) | ₨345 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨486) | ₨294 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.39 (₨176) | ₨141 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (₨71) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (₨149) | ₨75 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.22 (₨90) | ₨37 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (₨307) | ₨235 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 (₨131) | ₨149 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 (₨82) | ₨31 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (₨108) | ₨138 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨996) | ₨725 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (₨151) | ₨86 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (₨58) | ₨35 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (₨50,791) | ₨33,225 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $368 (₨27,169) | ₨19,978 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (₨4,129) | ₨4,391 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $486 (₨35,868) | ₨18,113 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (₨20,042) | ₨11,868 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (₨2,889) | ₨3,639 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (₨1,752) | ₨712 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $483 (₨35,631) | ₨29,862 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (₨10,578) | ₨10,869 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨523) | ₨398 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (₨477) | ₨220 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (₨4,750) | ₨2,376 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨3,335) | ₨2,495 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (₨7,797) | ₨3,665 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (₨5,666) | ₨2,737 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (₨1,625,617) | ₨944,817 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (₨63) | ₨83 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (₨1,705) | ₨1,167 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨466) | ₨99 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (₨805) | ₨216 | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (₨2,449) | ₨630 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.91 (₨436) | ₨319 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (₨267) | ₨170 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (₨372) | ₨260 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (₨145) | ₨139 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (₨138) | ₨72 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨747) | ₨216 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (₨1,310) | ₨1,196 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨775) | ₨478 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (₨3,723) | ₨1,591 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨2,974) | ₨1,487 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨626) | ₨517 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (₨283) | ₨180 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.21 (₨163) | ₨187 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $608 (₨44,866) | ₨38,405 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (₨10) | ₨5.46 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (₨3,818) | ₨1,488 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.08 (₨375) | ₨272 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 50% more expensive than in India
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