Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 11 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.81 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 4.50 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 10 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 4.33 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.27 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.33 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.87 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.35 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (CHF 758) | CHF 3,527 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (CHF 399) | CHF 2,866 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (CHF 50) | CHF 205 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (CHF 458) | CHF 2,179 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (CHF 267) | CHF 1,557 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (CHF 46) | CHF 94 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (CHF 21) | CHF 53 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (CHF 323) | CHF 305 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (CHF 134) | CHF 116 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (CHF 52) | CHF 111 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (CHF 34) | CHF 64 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (CHF 97) | CHF 118 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (CHF 94) | CHF 184 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (CHF 17,527) | CHF 36,492 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 1.84 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (CHF 20) | CHF 78 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (CHF 37) | CHF 211 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 5.94 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.15 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.35 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 4.98 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (CHF 10) | CHF 58 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (CHF 18) | CHF 71 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (CHF 47) | CHF 101 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (CHF 39) | CHF 125 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 5.21 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (CHF 749) | CHF 434 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.33 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (CHF 43) | CHF 88 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 9 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland
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