Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (B$10) | B$26 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (B$7) | B$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.68 (B$2.69) | B$14 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (B$1.03) | B$6.00 | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.31 (B$2.31) | B$6.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.16 (B$1.16) | B$4.07 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.90 (B$3.90) | B$5.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.02 (B$2.02) | B$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (B$1.12) | B$1.32 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.40 (B$1.40) | B$4.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (B$16) | B$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (B$1.96) | B$4.64 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.88 (B$0.88) | B$3.85 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 70% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $635 (B$636) | B$2,744 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $390 (B$390) | B$1,697 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (B$56) | B$355 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $507 (B$508) | B$2,091 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (B$286) | B$754 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (B$36) | B$219 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (B$25) | B$49 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $488 (B$489) | B$716 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (B$143) | B$256 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (B$7) | B$11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (B$10) | B$15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (B$63) | B$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (B$48) | B$74 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (B$113) | B$150 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (B$81) | B$110 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,916 (B$20,934) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (B$0.88) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (B$24) | B$56 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (B$6) | B$5.71 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (B$9) | B$23 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (B$36) | B$114 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (B$7) | B$8 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (B$4.04) | B$10 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (B$7) | B$14 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (B$1.96) | B$6.00 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (B$1.67) | B$8 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (B$15) | B$20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ecuador | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (B$18) | B$92 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (B$12) | B$60 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (B$47) | B$43 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (B$53) | B$150 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (B$10) | B$24 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (B$3.55) | B$4.88 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (B$1.83) | B$7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $788 (B$789) | B$1,200 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (B$0.20) | B$0.73 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (B$51) | B$113 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.61 (B$4.61) | B$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas
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