- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.61 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 57 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.41 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.08 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 14 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 112 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 4.51 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $695 (Dirham 2,552) | Dirham 7,964 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (Dirham 1,587) | Dirham 6,103 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 735 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $589 (Dirham 2,162) | Dirham 6,106 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (Dirham 1,392) | Dirham 4,432 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 527 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 301 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (Dirham 2,208) | Dirham 1,504 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (Dirham 781) | Dirham 470 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.48 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 39 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 267 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 213 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (Dirham 420) | Dirham 412 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (Dirham 384) | Dirham 469 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (Dirham 112,951) | Dirham 78,944 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 2.30 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 251 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 24 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 69 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 284 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 27 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 62 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 196 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 79 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 339 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 361 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 67 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 43 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $785 (Dirham 2,884) | Dirham 2,057 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 463 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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