Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Australia
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (AU$5.37) | AU$8 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (AU$1.90) | AU$1.97 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.50 (AU$3.99) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.47 (AU$2.34) | AU$6 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.92 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (AU$2.23) | AU$3.79 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (AU$2.92) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (AU$20) | AU$22 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (AU$3.43) | AU$3.94 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.14 (AU$1.81) | AU$2.39 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $753 (AU$1,201) | AU$4,112 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $467 (AU$745) | AU$2,867 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (AU$79) | AU$316 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $501 (AU$799) | AU$2,780 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (AU$529) | AU$1,977 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (AU$70) | AU$213 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (AU$35) | AU$65 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | $421 (AU$671) | AU$644 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (AU$211) | AU$243 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (AU$18) | AU$42 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (AU$107) | AU$125 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (AU$71) | AU$94 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (AU$180) | AU$168 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (AU$135) | AU$178 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,661 (AU$36,142) | AU$40,270 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (AU$1.81) | AU$1.96 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (AU$43) | AU$143 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (AU$18) | AU$23 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (AU$63) | AU$85 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (AU$8) | AU$5.40 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.42 (AU$3.86) | AU$4.47 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (AU$3.26) | AU$4.31 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (AU$21) | AU$39 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ecuador | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (AU$31) | AU$74 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (AU$20) | AU$46 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (AU$79) | AU$257 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (AU$70) | AU$129 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (AU$6) | AU$5.34 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.58 (AU$4.12) | AU$13 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $650 (AU$1,036) | AU$943 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.77 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (AU$71) | AU$87 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (AU$9) | AU$46 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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