Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Rp 169,247) | Rp 61,205 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 99,970) | Rp 48,353 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.61 (Rp 38,391) | Rp 29,046 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (Rp 16,155) | Rp 21,836 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (Rp 28,130) | Rp 22,834 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (Rp 21,989) | Rp 14,630 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.39 (Rp 64,517) | Rp 66,405 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (Rp 27,851) | Rp 43,134 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (Rp 20,095) | Rp 18,263 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (Rp 23,703) | Rp 34,771 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 233,490) | Rp 406,659 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (Rp 28,355) | Rp 17,291 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (Rp 12,770) | Rp 16,247 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $642 (Rp 9,440,715) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $353 (Rp 5,195,512) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (Rp 860,512) | Rp 801,210 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $409 (Rp 6,018,155) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $263 (Rp 3,871,739) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (Rp 549,551) | Rp 505,106 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Rp 367,567) | Rp 237,062 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $434 (Rp 6,375,592) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (Rp 1,970,565) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Rp 92,475) | Rp 57,323 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 137,743) | Rp 95,242 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Rp 908,468) | Rp 648,513 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Rp 743,862) | Rp 480,172 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (Rp 1,415,307) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (Rp 1,165,049) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,420 (Rp 329,679,301) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Rp 14,744) | Rp 9,337 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (Rp 361,150) | Rp 419,026 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Rp 73,489) | Rp 19,709 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (Rp 103,132) | Rp 89,583 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (Rp 483,637) | Rp 204,790 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (Rp 51,710) | Rp 108,192 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.72 (Rp 54,718) | Rp 22,334 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Rp 89,486) | Rp 30,094 | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.87 (Rp 27,527) | Rp 22,886 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (Rp 22,106) | Rp 11,284 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Rp 158,100) | Rp 119,565 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ecuador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (Rp 240,069) | Rp 261,585 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Rp 149,583) | Rp 99,216 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (Rp 597,248) | Rp 251,127 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (Rp 587,870) | Rp 573,242 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Rp 150,454) | Rp 159,890 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (Rp 63,348) | Rp 39,869 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.11 (Rp 30,991) | Rp 65,361 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $570 (Rp 8,379,271) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (Rp 3,273) | Rp 2,093 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (Rp 747,990) | Rp 509,555 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (Rp 82,181) | Rp 32,683 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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