Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ecuador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (¥1,164) | ¥1,028 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (¥997) | ¥723 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.86 (¥399) | ¥519 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (¥146) | ¥197 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.40 (¥336) | ¥316 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (¥166) | ¥629 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (¥531) | ¥962 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (¥284) | ¥902 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (¥174) | ¥574 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (¥200) | ¥285 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥2,042) | ¥1,208 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (¥287) | ¥184 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (¥135) | ¥206 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ecuador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (¥94,443) | ¥326,267 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (¥55,721) | ¥171,772 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (¥8,147) | ¥28,488 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (¥74,019) | ¥157,603 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (¥40,820) | ¥82,713 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (¥6,208) | ¥24,082 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (¥3,447) | ¥4,699 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $453 (¥63,314) | ¥47,482 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (¥22,645) | ¥32,093 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (¥942) | ¥1,313 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,385) | ¥1,878 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ecuador | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (¥8,385) | ¥6,136 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (¥6,303) | ¥5,199 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (¥15,684) | ¥8,989 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (¥11,475) | ¥13,588 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ecuador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (¥2,879,639) | ¥2,700,660 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (¥116) | ¥165 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (¥3,008) | ¥10,143 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ecuador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (¥879) | ¥2,497 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (¥1,263) | ¥1,967 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (¥4,982) | ¥5,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥943) | ¥650 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (¥576) | ¥938 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (¥918) | ¥702 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (¥301) | ¥218 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (¥235) | ¥216 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (¥1,904) | ¥3,927 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ecuador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (¥2,516) | ¥4,141 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (¥1,752) | ¥3,600 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (¥6,008) | ¥4,000 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (¥7,173) | ¥5,993 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (¥1,425) | ¥984 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (¥483) | ¥472 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (¥257) | ¥575 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (¥117,078) | ¥101,122 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (¥28) | ¥52 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (¥7,133) | ¥9,280 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (¥687) | ¥592 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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