- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.11 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 53 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (Dirham 4.10) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (Dirham 4.96) | Dirham 5.18 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 89 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 4.34 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $638 (Dirham 2,342) | Dirham 8,155 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (Dirham 1,611) | Dirham 6,349 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 760 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $677 (Dirham 2,485) | Dirham 6,440 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (Dirham 1,363) | Dirham 4,234 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 485 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 304 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (Dirham 2,663) | Dirham 1,541 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (Dirham 710) | Dirham 386 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.64 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 40 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 2% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (Dirham 264) | Dirham 276 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 219 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (Dirham 471) | Dirham 383 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (Dirham 355) | Dirham 473 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,657 (Dirham 105,249) | Dirham 79,151 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 2.06 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 267 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 23 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 74 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 262 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 191 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 77 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 296 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 382 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 65 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (Dirham 2,846) | Dirham 2,077 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (Dirham 0.78) | Dirham 0.71 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 441 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.673
AED
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USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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