- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.56 (Rp 67,627) | Rp 66,106 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.52 (Rp 81,832) | Rp 50,634 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (Rp 57,573) | Rp 30,568 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (Rp 16,562) | Rp 19,074 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (Rp 33,671) | Rp 24,685 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (Rp 20,190) | Rp 16,247 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (Rp 56,145) | Rp 66,045 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.13 (Rp 31,600) | Rp 37,044 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Rp 24,408) | Rp 18,542 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (Rp 21,701) | Rp 32,310 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 250,751) | Rp 368,198 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (Rp 29,408) | Rp 19,117 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (Rp 16,457) | Rp 16,216 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 1% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (Rp 10,208,474) | Rp 13,512,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $431 (Rp 6,389,951) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $67 (Rp 994,883) | Rp 910,541 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $623 (Rp 9,238,319) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $387 (Rp 5,738,930) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $49 (Rp 720,477) | Rp 619,505 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (Rp 399,334) | Rp 287,299 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $611 (Rp 9,065,523) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (Rp 2,853,751) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.43 (Rp 80,565) | Rp 58,356 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.48 (Rp 66,384) | Rp 56,285 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Rp 1,041,003) | Rp 615,926 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (Rp 883,180) | Rp 397,678 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Rp 1,762,219) | Rp 985,125 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Rp 1,595,059) | Rp 811,453 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (Rp 467,852,794) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (Rp 7,824) | Rp 8,898 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Rp 299,881) | Rp 381,291 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 98,400) | Rp 24,249 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Rp 133,281) | Rp 88,999 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (Rp 518,220) | Rp 343,185 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Rp 89,314) | Rp 45,191 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (Rp 70,756) | Rp 23,113 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 98,219) | Rp 34,430 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (Rp 33,405) | Rp 14,080 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Rp 26,514) | Rp 13,066 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Rp 115,153) | Rp 92,997 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Rp 341,528) | Rp 216,823 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Rp 165,142) | Rp 100,274 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (Rp 999,040) | Rp 375,594 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (Rp 661,509) | Rp 505,534 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 117,112) | Rp 133,066 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.88 (Rp 42,750) | Rp 46,363 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.99 (Rp 44,285) | Rp 56,412 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (Rp 11,004,498) | Rp 7,643,620 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (Rp 10,319) | Rp 1,617 | + 538% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Rp 717,152) | Rp 565,576 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (Rp 76,773) | Rp 24,489 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia
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