Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Ecuador | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 42 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Dirham 3.92) | Dirham 6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 4.93 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 3.66 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 64 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 4.47 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 70% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Ecuador | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (Dirham 2,526) | Dirham 9,899 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (Dirham 1,437) | Dirham 7,073 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 885 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (Dirham 1,888) | Dirham 5,950 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (Dirham 1,071) | Dirham 4,006 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 650 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 330 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (Dirham 1,455) | Dirham 931 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (Dirham 544) | Dirham 355 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 43 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 37 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Ecuador | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 194 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 185 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 342 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 340 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Ecuador | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (Dirham 76,653) | Dirham 93,159 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 3.10 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 98 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Ecuador | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 13 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 30 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 272 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 28 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 23 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 42 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Ecuador | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 169 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 92 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 320 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 292 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 81 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 40 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (Dirham 3,073) | Dirham 1,948 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Dirham 0.74) | Dirham 0.71 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 260 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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