Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Quito | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 31 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 5.20 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.22 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.83 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.14 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.69 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.87 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 76) | R$ 42 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (R$ 4.65) | R$ 5.00 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Quito | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $667 (R$ 3,500) | R$ 3,219 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $383 (R$ 2,012) | R$ 2,351 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $47 (R$ 249) | R$ 499 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $436 (R$ 2,289) | R$ 3,492 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $279 (R$ 1,466) | R$ 1,932 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $25 (R$ 134) | R$ 807 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (R$ 129) | R$ 63 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $510 (R$ 2,673) | R$ 2,211 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $156 (R$ 820) | R$ 561 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 74% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Quito | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (R$ 395) | R$ 195 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $69 (R$ 360) | R$ 219 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (R$ 622) | R$ 356 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (R$ 554) | R$ 266 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Quito | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 (R$ 117,370) | R$ 92,762 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (R$ 4.62) | R$ 5.69 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (R$ 130) | R$ 314 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 32 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 51% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Quito | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 62) | R$ 66 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (R$ 226) | R$ 171 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.43 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (R$ 9) | R$ 2.87 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R$ 72) | R$ 69 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 37% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $25 (R$ 134) | R$ 98 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (R$ 66) | R$ 55 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (R$ 237) | R$ 144 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (R$ 289) | R$ 180 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.45 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (R$ 3,579) | R$ 3,329 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (R$ 0.84) | R$ 1.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (R$ 415) | R$ 144 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 199% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 839 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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