Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (15,285 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (11,623 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.11 (5,000 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (1,710 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (3,778 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.51 (2,425 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (8,162 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (2,715 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (2,040 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (2,910 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (19,682 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (3,377 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (1,773 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $746 (1,198,947 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $453 (728,373 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (80,271 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $499 (801,246 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (484,923 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (59,608 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (32,146 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $395 (634,350 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (189,086 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (10,199 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 365% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (13,788 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 312% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 312% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (89,319 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 425% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (68,433 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (160,024 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (126,918 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,660 (34,810,163 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 596% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (1,683 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (41,665 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 216% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (9,222 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (15,631 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 784% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (71,084 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (8,467 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (7,642 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (10,215 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.13 (3,418 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (2,927 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (21,721 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ecuador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (34,842 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (21,160 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (75,060 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 393% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (78,458 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (16,231 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (6,119 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.53 (4,072 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $631 (1,013,942 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (477 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (69,303 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (9,650 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria
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