Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 53% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 71% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (47 lei) | 32 lei | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (32 lei) | 18 lei | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.74 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (4.70 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.30 (5.94 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.83 (22 lei) | 14 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (6 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (7 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (80 lei) | 25 lei | + 221% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.88 (4.00 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 50% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $643 (2,935 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $372 (1,697 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (257 lei) | 390 lei | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $453 (2,068 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $306 (1,395 lei) | 914 lei | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $25 (116 lei) | 253 lei | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (123 lei) | 32 lei | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (2,389 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (740 lei) | 330 lei | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (35 lei) | 30 lei | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (42 lei) | 23 lei | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 89% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (341 lei) | 261 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (287 lei) | 131 lei | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (535 lei) | 270 lei | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (433 lei) | 251 lei | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 (102,161 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (4.48 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (113 lei) | 74 lei | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (40 lei) | 21 lei | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 75% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (28 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (54 lei) | 28 lei | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (174 lei) | 84 lei | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (22 lei) | 13 lei | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (31 lei) | 15 lei | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.40 (11 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (69 lei) | 16 lei | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 53% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $26 (120 lei) | 69 lei | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (55 lei) | 43 lei | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (206 lei) | 166 lei | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (255 lei) | 135 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (52 lei) | 21 lei | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.96 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.45 (11 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $640 (2,925 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.73 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (360 lei) | 121 lei | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 744 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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