Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€8) | €19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.11 (€2.76) | €5.94 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.94) | €1.28 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (€2.09) | €3.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.51 (€1.34) | €6 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (€4.51) | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (€1.50) | €2.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (€1.13) | €2.11 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (€1.61) | €1.89 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (€1.87) | €2.89 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (€0.98) | €2.00 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $746 (€662) | €1,232 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $453 (€402) | €1,170 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (€44) | €265 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $499 (€442) | €873 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (€268) | €663 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (€33) | €154 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (€18) | €54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $395 (€350) | €302 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€104) | €110 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.63) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€49) | €89 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€38) | €35 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€88) | €90 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (€70) | €120 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,660 (€19,223) | €32,008 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (€0.93) | €1.66 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€23) | €54 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 38% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (€5.09) | €12 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (€39) | €30 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (€4.68) | €5.29 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (€4.22) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.64) | €4.92 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.13 (€1.89) | €3.01 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.62) | €4.00 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€12) | €29 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ecuador | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (€19) | €43 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (€12) | €25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (€41) | €90 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (€43) | €140 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (€3.38) | €3.51 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.53 (€2.25) | €4.70 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $631 (€560) | €561 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.26) | €0.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.33) | €11 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Belgium
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