Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨2,603) | ₨944 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨2,128) | ₨1,140 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (₨821) | ₨401 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (₨309) | ₨181 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (₨681) | ₨287 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (₨310) | ₨168 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (₨1,103) | ₨1,152 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (₨578) | ₨287 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (₨355) | ₨102 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (₨479) | ₨526 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (₨4,090) | ₨2,499 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (₨571) | ₨268 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (₨320) | ₨158 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (₨198,914) | ₨134,247 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (₨113,133) | ₨65,560 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (₨16,143) | ₨27,279 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (₨148,667) | ₨69,571 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (₨84,332) | ₨48,839 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (₨11,171) | ₨25,072 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (₨7,362) | ₨2,220 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (₨114,561) | ₨71,861 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (₨42,818) | ₨27,957 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨1,945) | ₨1,360 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨2,610) | ₨1,526 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨18,049) | ₨4,218 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (₨12,558) | ₨6,291 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (₨32,174) | ₨12,745 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (₨25,438) | ₨10,255 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (₨6,035,413) | ₨4,775,380 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (₨294) | ₨270 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (₨6,654) | ₨4,513 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (₨1,724) | ₨729 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨2,893) | ₨884 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (₨10,833) | ₨2,402 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,890) | ₨2,247 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (₨1,211) | ₨772 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨1,842) | ₨677 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (₨572) | ₨208 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (₨547) | ₨221 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨3,894) | ₨2,282 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ecuador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨5,699) | ₨2,878 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨3,501) | ₨2,278 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (₨13,760) | ₨3,647 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (₨13,622) | ₨7,900 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨2,877) | ₨2,449 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (₨992) | ₨675 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (₨557) | ₨764 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (₨241,993) | ₨71,370 | + 239% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (₨58) | ₨3.52 | + 1558% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (₨14,240) | ₨3,578 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (₨1,357) | ₨521 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,752 prices entered by 690 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan
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