Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (3,671 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,559 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.25 (857 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (369 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (788 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (452 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.27 (1,625 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (666 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (427 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (564 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (5,084 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (772 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (300 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $706 (269,102 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $383 (146,031 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (19,696 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $503 (191,718 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $290 (110,447 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (13,426 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (9,174 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (193,882 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (57,487 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,830 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (3,142 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (25,311 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (17,454 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (40,231 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (31,522 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,516 (7,818,352 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (348 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (9,457 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,382 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,501 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (12,251 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (2,207 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (1,382 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (1,988 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (761 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (693 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (3,653 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (6,195 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (4,303 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (20,165 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (15,531 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,995 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (1,455 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.08 (791 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $601 (229,076 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (58 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (19,203 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.14 (1,959 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,746 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria
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