Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (2,438 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.92 (2,151 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.41 (877 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (353 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (693 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.17 (425 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (1,440 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.81 (658 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.08 (393 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (488 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (5,065 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (669 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (349 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $714 (259,604 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $389 (141,317 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 (20,082 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $519 (188,528 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $329 (119,414 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (15,480 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (9,670 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $555 (201,733 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (52,040 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,365 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.72 (2,081 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (22,746 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (19,079 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (42,280 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (31,765 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,727 (8,988,254 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 402% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (257 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (7,597 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,097 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (5,748 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (12,854 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.99 (1,815 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.03 (1,466 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.45 (1,980 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.66 (605 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (524 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (3,744 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (6,361 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (3,978 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (21,159 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $36 (13,175 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (2,386 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.88 (1,046 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.97 (714 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $603 (219,258 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (93 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (16,070 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.63 (1,683 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,399 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is about the same as in Nigeria
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