Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.73 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 4.49 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 4.28 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.43 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.14 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.75 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.66 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (CHF 630) | CHF 3,746 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (CHF 358) | CHF 2,813 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (CHF 51) | CHF 231 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (CHF 471) | CHF 2,181 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (CHF 267) | CHF 1,591 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (CHF 35) | CHF 125 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 55 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (CHF 363) | CHF 472 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (CHF 136) | CHF 110 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 20 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (CHF 57) | CHF 111 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (CHF 40) | CHF 63 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (CHF 102) | CHF 121 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (CHF 81) | CHF 190 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (CHF 19,107) | CHF 37,102 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.86 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (CHF 21) | CHF 79 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (CHF 34) | CHF 211 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 5.94 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 4.15 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.81 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 53 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (CHF 18) | CHF 79 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (CHF 44) | CHF 139 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (CHF 43) | CHF 126 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 5.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (CHF 766) | CHF 702 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.33 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (CHF 45) | CHF 88 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland
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