- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.56 (1,657 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.52 (2,005 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (1,410 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (406 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (825 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (495 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (1,376 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.13 (774 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (598 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (532 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,894 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (720 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (403 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 1% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (250,101 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $431 (156,550 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $67 (24,374 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $623 (226,333 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $387 (140,600 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $49 (17,651 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (9,783 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $611 (222,100 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (69,915 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.43 (1,974 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.48 (1,626 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (25,504 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (21,637 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (43,173 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (39,078 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (11,462,094 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (192 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (7,347 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,411 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (3,265 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (12,696 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (2,188 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (1,733 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,406 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (818 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (650 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (2,821 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (8,367 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (4,046 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (24,476 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (16,207 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,869 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.88 (1,047 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.99 (1,085 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (269,603 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (253 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 482% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (17,570 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (1,881 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
363.350
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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