- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- India
- Comparison
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 | $4.57 (₨326) | ₨393 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (₨388) | ₨261 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (₨262) | ₨143 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (₨81) | ₨51 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (₨160) | ₨71 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (₨93) | ₨38 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (₨286) | ₨200 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (₨150) | ₨139 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (₨118) | ₨25 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (₨108) | ₨122 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,095) | ₨832 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (₨136) | ₨82 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (₨76) | ₨33 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (₨51,350) | ₨30,539 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (₨30,791) | ₨20,550 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (₨4,562) | ₨4,569 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $601 (₨42,850) | ₨24,265 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (₨27,007) | ₨14,735 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (₨3,530) | ₨3,625 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (₨2,004) | ₨803 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (₨42,829) | ₨33,889 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (₨15,151) | ₨10,502 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (₨378) | ₨395 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.73 (₨337) | ₨582 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (₨4,714) | ₨2,439 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (₨4,090) | ₨2,720 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (₨8,143) | ₨3,791 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (₨7,443) | ₨2,948 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (₨2,191,184) | ₨880,663 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (₨40) | ₨78 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (₨1,463) | ₨1,366 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨432) | ₨128 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨590) | ₨275 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (₨2,606) | ₨1,366 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨446) | ₨252 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (₨351) | ₨177 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨450) | ₨227 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (₨159) | ₨131 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (₨134) | ₨71 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨573) | ₨275 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (₨1,633) | ₨1,200 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₨768) | ₨475 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (₨4,519) | ₨1,906 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,170) | ₨1,982 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨598) | ₨593 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (₨207) | ₨227 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (₨244) | ₨206 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (₨53,248) | ₨38,184 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (₨14) | ₨64 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (₨3,365) | ₨1,874 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (₨368) | ₨257 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in India
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