Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 46 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 28 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.29 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.22 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.32 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 4.51 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (Dirham 5.39) | Dirham 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 79 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 4.65 | - 37% | |
| 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 | $697 (Dirham 2,559) | Dirham 7,762 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $374 (Dirham 1,373) | Dirham 5,728 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 686 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $486 (Dirham 1,786) | Dirham 4,762 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (Dirham 998) | Dirham 3,415 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 365 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 277 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $506 (Dirham 1,858) | Dirham 950 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (Dirham 540) | Dirham 375 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 37 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 33 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 231 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 192 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (Dirham 393) | Dirham 342 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (Dirham 297) | Dirham 345 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,035 (Dirham 77,266) | Dirham 85,543 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 2.06 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 127 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 50 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 260 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.92 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 30 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 70 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 189 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 83 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 595 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 263 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 74 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.18 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 45 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (Dirham 2,230) | Dirham 1,834 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Dirham 0.55) | Dirham 0.64 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 285 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.16 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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