Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨3,045) | ₨732 | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,903) | ₨1,070 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.13 (₨874) | ₨530 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (₨300) | ₨209 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (₨660) | ₨320 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (₨360) | ₨151 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 (₨1,310) | ₨1,085 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (₨489) | ₨315 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (₨372) | ₨92 | + 306% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.55 (₨431) | ₨631 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨3,647) | ₨2,421 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (₨624) | ₨254 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.01 (₨283) | ₨145 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $824 (₨229,818) | ₨148,435 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $445 (₨124,010) | ₨80,959 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (₨13,919) | ₨28,403 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $534 (₨148,962) | ₨78,848 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $318 (₨88,523) | ₨49,088 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $41 (₨11,521) | ₨20,612 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (₨6,508) | ₨2,378 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $401 (₨111,753) | ₨66,138 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (₨40,319) | ₨30,635 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨2,065) | ₨1,334 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨2,921) | ₨2,564 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (₨18,619) | ₨3,990 | + 367% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (₨12,075) | ₨9,761 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (₨33,812) | ₨15,603 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (₨26,193) | ₨10,887 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,866 (₨5,817,322) | ₨4,397,740 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (₨301) | ₨285 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (₨7,452) | ₨3,201 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.40 (₨1,504) | ₨266 | + 464% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨2,892) | ₨697 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (₨13,321) | ₨3,732 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.45 (₨1,519) | ₨812 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (₨1,232) | ₨616 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨1,681) | ₨589 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.48 (₨692) | ₨379 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (₨591) | ₨260 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (₨3,340) | ₨697 | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (₨5,908) | ₨3,554 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨3,480) | ₨1,717 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $44 (₨12,306) | ₨6,844 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (₨13,908) | ₨7,013 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (₨3,009) | ₨2,877 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (₨1,037) | ₨562 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.38 (₨663) | ₨912 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (₨171,712) | ₨70,829 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨71) | ₨255 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (₨13,485) | ₨4,288 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.78 (₨1,332) | ₨448 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,894 prices entered by 443 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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