Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Rp 159,837) | Rp 42,071 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 103,863) | Rp 59,155 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (Rp 43,565) | Rp 30,882 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (Rp 17,184) | Rp 22,164 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (Rp 37,086) | Rp 29,483 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.34 (Rp 20,601) | Rp 16,297 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.07 (Rp 77,780) | Rp 85,378 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.86 (Rp 28,501) | Rp 49,699 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (Rp 20,642) | Rp 18,198 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (Rp 27,802) | Rp 34,828 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Rp 200,384) | Rp 346,370 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (Rp 34,600) | Rp 19,569 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.15 (Rp 17,635) | Rp 19,984 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $811 (Rp 12,453,005) | Rp 22,132,400 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $464 (Rp 7,127,872) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (Rp 793,915) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $540 (Rp 8,285,935) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $317 (Rp 4,864,465) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (Rp 645,432) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (Rp 355,818) | Rp 378,883 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $403 (Rp 6,180,470) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Rp 2,192,419) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Rp 106,347) | Rp 55,394 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Rp 157,765) | Rp 87,128 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Rp 995,048) | Rp 789,983 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Rp 663,870) | Rp 508,463 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Rp 1,715,878) | Rp 1,331,530 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (Rp 1,362,020) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,866 (Rp 320,327,156) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (Rp 16,573) | Rp 12,221 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Rp 410,328) | Rp 199,904 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.40 (Rp 82,827) | Rp 22,456 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Rp 141,951) | Rp 96,147 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (Rp 733,520) | Rp 326,191 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.45 (Rp 83,634) | Rp 66,604 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (Rp 67,843) | Rp 26,592 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Rp 92,541) | Rp 33,023 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.48 (Rp 38,082) | Rp 27,953 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Rp 30,781) | Rp 11,693 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Rp 183,917) | Rp 82,004 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (Rp 325,324) | Rp 245,575 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Rp 191,622) | Rp 104,570 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $44 (Rp 677,604) | Rp 496,791 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (Rp 733,577) | Rp 363,253 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Rp 164,079) | Rp 149,637 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (Rp 55,872) | Rp 38,584 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.38 (Rp 36,512) | Rp 50,891 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (Rp 9,455,189) | Rp 9,204,710 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Rp 3,894) | Rp 3,584 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Rp 742,527) | Rp 463,013 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.78 (Rp 73,339) | Rp 40,054 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia
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