- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.36 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 54 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.57 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dirham 3.95) | Dirham 7 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.97 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (Dirham 5.19) | Dirham 4.75 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 14 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 98 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.13 (Dirham 4.14) | Dirham 4.45 | - 7% | |
| 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 | $692 (Dirham 2,541) | Dirham 8,133 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $443 (Dirham 1,628) | Dirham 6,107 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $91 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 755 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (Dirham 2,388) | Dirham 6,283 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (Dirham 1,391) | Dirham 4,291 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $56 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 509 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 303 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (Dirham 2,310) | Dirham 1,399 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (Dirham 735) | Dirham 418 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.61 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 38 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 38 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 255 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 212 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 375 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 422 | - 2% | |
| 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 | $30,909 (Dirham 113,529) | Dirham 78,928 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (Dirham 2.19) | Dirham 2.24 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 254 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 22 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 68 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 259 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 19 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 56 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 196 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 77 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 295 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 374 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 65 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.99 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 43 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (Dirham 2,745) | Dirham 2,135 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (Dirham 0.78) | Dirham 0.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 443 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.12 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.673
AED
/
USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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