Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Emmen, Netherlands
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€8) | €23 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.59) | €8 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (€2.71) | €2.00 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (€0.81) | €0.82 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (€1.75) | €2.25 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (€1.20) | €1.20 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (€3.84) | €1.20 | + 220% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (€1.53) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (€1.00) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (€1.12) | €1.00 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (€1.68) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (€0.75) | €0.70 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 6% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (€618) | €750 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (€363) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (€43) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (€449) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (€243) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (€29) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (€21) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $538 (€449) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (€126) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€6) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (€61) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (€42) | €28 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (€89) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (€73) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 65% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (€18,849) | €31,140 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (€0.79) | €1.53 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (€18) | €96 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (€8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (€4.45) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€7) | €60 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (€34) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (€4.69) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (€3.14) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (€4.05) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (€1.49) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (€1.37) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€8) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (€16) | €40 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €20 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (€52) | €50 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (€4.26) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (€1.97) | €5.00 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (€560) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (€48) | €25 | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (€4.31) | €8 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,408 ($1,687) in Quito.
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