Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (4,716 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,821 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (1,091 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (456 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (793 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (621 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.37 (1,813 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (783 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (567 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (684 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,728 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (810 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (360 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $639 (265,479 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $358 (148,492 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (24,692 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $403 (167,396 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $266 (110,408 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (15,213 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (10,284 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $442 (183,375 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (56,432 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (2,619 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,895 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (26,118 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (21,503 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (40,924 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (34,441 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,423 (9,311,541 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (413 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (10,204 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,696 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 413% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (2,978 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (14,707 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (1,460 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (1,564 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,663 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.90 (789 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (626 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (4,927 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (7,056 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (4,223 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (16,214 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (16,602 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (4,093 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (1,788 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.16 (897 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $570 (236,633 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (92 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (21,781 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (2,390 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 377% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,240 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is about the same as in Nigeria
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