- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.57 (Rp 64,701) | Rp 65,531 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (Rp 77,092) | Rp 49,511 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (Rp 52,060) | Rp 30,885 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (Rp 16,075) | Rp 18,934 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Rp 31,806) | Rp 22,695 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (Rp 18,558) | Rp 14,388 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (Rp 56,745) | Rp 60,646 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (Rp 29,793) | Rp 37,954 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Rp 23,333) | Rp 18,653 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (Rp 21,452) | Rp 31,286 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 217,345) | Rp 371,771 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (Rp 26,909) | Rp 18,926 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (Rp 15,059) | Rp 15,260 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (Rp 10,195,149) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (Rp 6,113,329) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (Rp 905,687) | Rp 887,496 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $601 (Rp 8,507,397) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (Rp 5,362,067) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (Rp 700,841) | Rp 667,380 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Rp 397,859) | Rp 252,522 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (Rp 8,503,337) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (Rp 3,007,992) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (Rp 75,142) | Rp 59,625 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.73 (Rp 66,950) | Rp 55,089 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (Rp 935,987) | Rp 659,239 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (Rp 812,101) | Rp 428,524 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (Rp 1,616,804) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (Rp 1,477,725) | Rp 936,471 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (Rp 435,038,641) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (Rp 7,947) | Rp 8,761 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Rp 290,497) | Rp 382,650 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Rp 85,686) | Rp 24,611 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Rp 117,067) | Rp 90,441 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Rp 517,316) | Rp 332,164 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Rp 88,648) | Rp 45,296 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (Rp 69,624) | Rp 23,390 | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Rp 89,348) | Rp 32,514 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (Rp 31,656) | Rp 15,188 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Rp 26,517) | Rp 12,682 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Rp 113,787) | Rp 81,236 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Rp 324,145) | Rp 211,083 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Rp 152,448) | Rp 99,257 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (Rp 897,174) | Rp 460,234 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Rp 629,400) | Rp 497,062 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 118,736) | Rp 118,309 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (Rp 41,022) | Rp 45,661 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (Rp 48,418) | Rp 54,748 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (Rp 10,571,869) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Rp 2,779) | Rp 1,846 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Rp 668,044) | Rp 521,125 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (Rp 73,159) | Rp 24,789 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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