Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Rp 139,464) | Rp 46,670 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 114,000) | Rp 60,147 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (Rp 45,378) | Rp 27,259 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Rp 16,547) | Rp 22,140 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (Rp 35,307) | Rp 29,420 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (Rp 16,606) | Rp 18,202 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (Rp 59,073) | Rp 65,816 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Rp 30,964) | Rp 44,338 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (Rp 19,002) | Rp 23,243 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (Rp 25,652) | Rp 35,532 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Rp 219,106) | Rp 357,873 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Rp 30,568) | Rp 21,944 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (Rp 17,160) | Rp 20,736 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (Rp 10,656,617) | Rp 20,539,400 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (Rp 6,060,994) | Rp 10,735,200 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (Rp 864,827) | Rp 1,054,360 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (Rp 7,964,656) | Rp 8,329,670 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (Rp 4,518,017) | Rp 4,676,900 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (Rp 598,475) | Rp 555,271 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Rp 394,414) | Rp 405,895 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (Rp 6,137,469) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (Rp 2,293,938) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Rp 104,185) | Rp 58,625 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 139,827) | Rp 87,033 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Rp 966,959) | Rp 746,172 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Rp 672,784) | Rp 494,843 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Rp 1,723,661) | Rp 1,256,500 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (Rp 1,362,839) | Rp 1,345,870 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (Rp 323,340,523) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Rp 16,439) | Rp 11,228 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (Rp 356,488) | Rp 197,899 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (Rp 92,338) | Rp 22,717 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Rp 154,976) | Rp 48,531 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Rp 580,390) | Rp 355,517 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 101,229) | Rp 115,732 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (Rp 64,901) | Rp 23,036 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Rp 98,667) | Rp 32,995 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (Rp 30,656) | Rp 49,135 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (Rp 29,326) | Rp 17,984 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Rp 208,602) | Rp 87,591 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Rp 305,337) | Rp 194,090 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Rp 187,588) | Rp 120,586 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (Rp 737,168) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (Rp 729,765) | Rp 419,806 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Rp 154,155) | Rp 119,009 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (Rp 53,129) | Rp 37,625 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (Rp 29,848) | Rp 44,445 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (Rp 12,964,515) | Rp 11,422,800 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Rp 3,124) | Rp 2,007 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Rp 762,892) | Rp 460,261 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (Rp 72,712) | Rp 37,374 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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