Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Ecuador | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€10) | €16 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (€3.29) | €5.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (€1.16) | €1.39 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (€2.44) | €5.80 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.47 (€1.43) | €4.57 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (€4.86) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (€1.67) | €2.43 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.37) | €2.86 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.78) | €1.27 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (€2.10) | €3.48 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.14 (€1.11) | €2.42 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Ecuador | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $753 (€734) | €1,555 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $467 (€455) | €1,154 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (€48) | €246 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $501 (€488) | €998 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (€323) | €721 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (€43) | €111 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (€21) | €24 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $421 (€410) | €482 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (€129) | €114 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Ecuador | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (€62) | €97 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€43) | €46 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (€112) | €122 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (€83) | €212 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Ecuador | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,661 (€22,098) | €40,436 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.11) | €1.55 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (€26) | €42 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Ecuador | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (€5.18) | €14 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€11) | €13 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (€39) | €152 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (€5.28) | €5.00 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (€4.79) | €4.03 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.42 (€2.36) | €2.01 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (€1.99) | €3.33 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€13) | €35 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Ecuador | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (€19) | €47 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (€12) | €22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (€48) | €270 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (€43) | €63 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (€3.70) | €4.99 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.58 (€2.52) | €5.33 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $650 (€634) | €689 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.22) | €0.10 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€44) | €46 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (€5.75) | €6 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 39% cheaper than in Austria
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