Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 61% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ecuador | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (19 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (13 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.44 (4.93 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (2.01 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.26 (4.55 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (2.48 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (8 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.95 (3.94 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (2.60 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (2.95 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (35 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (4.12 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.91 (1.83 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 67% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ecuador | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $620 (1,251 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $379 (764 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $61 (122 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $492 (992 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $281 (568 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (71 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (51 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $485 (980 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (285 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (14 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (18 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ecuador | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (130 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (94 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (222 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (153 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ecuador | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,360 (43,112 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (2.20 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (53 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ecuador | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (14 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (18 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (69 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (15 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (8 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (13 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.09 (4.22 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (3.40 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (28 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ecuador | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (40 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (23 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (90 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (103 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (21 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.18 (4.41 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $777 (1,569 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.36 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (100 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.83 (10 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,045 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Barbados
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