Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (3,879 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (3,330 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (1,277 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (486 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (1,116 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.21 (559 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (1,755 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (938 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (547 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (712 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (6,714 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.08 (961 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (446 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (312,291 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (184,248 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (26,939 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (244,755 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (134,976 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (20,527 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (11,192 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $457 (211,139 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (74,880 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (3,116 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (4,583 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (27,728 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (20,843 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (51,627 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (37,945 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (9,521,950 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (383 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (9,947 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,907 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 660% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (4,178 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (16,475 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (3,117 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (1,904 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,035 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (997 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (778 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (6,295 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (8,319 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (5,754 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (19,866 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (23,718 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (4,711 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (1,599 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (851 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (387,137 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (93 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (23,588 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (2,272 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,360 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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