Cost of living in Ecuador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (₨692) | ₨374 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨594) | ₨336 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (₨228) | ₨165 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (₨87) | ₨58 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (₨199) | ₨92 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.21 (₨100) | ₨39 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (₨313) | ₨241 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (₨167) | ₨155 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (₨98) | ₨31 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (₨127) | ₨170 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,197) | ₨779 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.08 (₨171) | ₨91 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (₨79) | ₨37 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (₨55,681) | ₨40,384 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (₨32,851) | ₨24,853 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (₨4,803) | ₨5,760 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (₨43,639) | ₨25,064 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (₨24,066) | ₨15,060 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (₨3,660) | ₨6,534 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (₨1,995) | ₨659 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $457 (₨37,645) | ₨31,167 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (₨13,351) | ₨12,189 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨556) | ₨543 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨817) | ₨426 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (₨4,944) | ₨2,468 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨3,716) | ₨2,797 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (₨9,205) | ₨4,303 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (₨6,765) | ₨3,087 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (₨1,697,735) | ₨1,248,440 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (₨68) | ₨104 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (₨1,774) | ₨1,105 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨518) | ₨144 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨745) | ₨241 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (₨2,937) | ₨878 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨556) | ₨413 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (₨339) | ₨226 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨541) | ₨274 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (₨178) | ₨170 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (₨139) | ₨96 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,122) | ₨309 | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ecuador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (₨1,483) | ₨1,449 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨1,026) | ₨607 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (₨3,542) | ₨1,419 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (₨4,229) | ₨1,942 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨840) | ₨733 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (₨285) | ₨229 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (₨152) | ₨181 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (₨69,025) | ₨50,214 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (₨17) | ₨1.43 | + 1058% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (₨4,206) | ₨1,578 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (₨405) | ₨265 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 52% more expensive than in India
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