Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Kosovo
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 19% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
Ecuador | Kosovo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€9) | €5.33 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.00 | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (€2.68) | €3.54 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€0.99) | €1.09 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (€2.25) | €2.89 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (€1.06) | €1.66 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (€3.48) | €7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (€1.81) | €1.02 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (€1.27) | €1.31 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (€1.62) | €1.33 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (€1.97) | €1.28 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.21 (€1.12) | €0.58 | + 91% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in Kosovo | ||||
Ecuador | Kosovo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $837 (€774) | €500 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $448 (€414) | €300 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (€54) | €94 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $497 (€460) | €758 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $307 (€284) | €401 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $57 (€53) | €40 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (€24) | €17 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | $339 (€313) | €328 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (€140) | €300 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (€9) | €10 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 67% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
Ecuador | Kosovo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€57) | €55 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€38) | €19 | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (€103) | €40 | + 157% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€96) | €50 | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is about the same as in Kosovo | ||||
Ecuador | Kosovo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,107 (€18,602) | €21,000 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (€0.87) | €1.43 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€21) | €13 | + 63% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 41% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
Ecuador | Kosovo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (€5.30) | €3.00 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€10) | €4.00 | + 142% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (€39) | €20 | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (€5.10) | €2.77 | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (€3.87) | €3.05 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.85) | €2.88 | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (€2.33) | €3.44 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€2.09) | €2.33 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 39% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
Ecuador | Kosovo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (€17) | €34 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (€49) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (€39) | €28 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €4.05 | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.60 (€3.33) | €0.89 | + 274% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.32 (€2.15) | €1.72 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (€784) | €779 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.20) | €0.03 | + 580% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (€52) | €22 | + 141% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (€4.71) | €3.02 | + 56% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,427 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Kosovo
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