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Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.87 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 60 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.47 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 5.83 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.11 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.01 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.04 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 5.16 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.40 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 16 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 110 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.02 (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 4.64 | - 19% | |
| 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 | $772 (Dirham 2,836) | Dirham 7,913 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $404 (Dirham 1,483) | Dirham 5,860 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 735 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $498 (Dirham 1,828) | Dirham 5,382 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $302 (Dirham 1,111) | Dirham 3,641 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $41 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 511 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 299 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $531 (Dirham 1,949) | Dirham 1,561 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Dirham 525) | Dirham 585 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.82 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 40 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 35 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 282 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 229 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Dirham 413) | Dirham 451 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 458 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,832 (Dirham 102,228) | Dirham 88,020 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 2.28 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 227 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 71 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 306 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.22 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.77 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.76 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.62 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 12 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 62 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 194 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 83 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $74 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 432 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 342 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 71 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.39 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 43 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $612 (Dirham 2,250) | Dirham 1,948 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (Dirham 0.46) | Dirham 0.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 425 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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