Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 75% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Ecuador | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (BD$10) | BD$36 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (BD$7) | BD$21 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.68 (BD$2.68) | BD$24 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (BD$1.03) | BD$4.98 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.31 (BD$2.31) | BD$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.16 (BD$1.16) | BD$10 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.90 (BD$3.90) | BD$28 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.02 (BD$2.02) | BD$9 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (BD$1.12) | BD$3.09 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.40 (BD$1.40) | BD$3.52 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (BD$16) | BD$34 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (BD$1.96) | BD$6 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.88 (BD$0.88) | BD$3.45 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 80% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Ecuador | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $635 (BD$635) | BD$4,555 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $390 (BD$390) | BD$3,141 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (BD$56) | BD$450 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $507 (BD$507) | BD$1,837 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (BD$286) | BD$1,800 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $36 (BD$36) | BD$209 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (BD$25) | BD$98 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $488 (BD$488) | BD$548 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (BD$143) | BD$267 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (BD$7) | BD$23 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (BD$10) | BD$26 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Ecuador | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (BD$63) | BD$77 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (BD$48) | BD$85 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (BD$113) | BD$132 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (BD$81) | BD$155 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Ecuador | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,916 (BD$20,916) | BD$38,950 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (BD$0.88) | BD$2.29 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (BD$24) | BD$69 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Ecuador | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (BD$6) | BD$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (BD$9) | BD$25 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (BD$36) | BD$76 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (BD$7) | BD$13 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (BD$4.04) | BD$4.25 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (BD$7) | BD$12 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (BD$1.96) | BD$5.81 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (BD$1.67) | BD$4.96 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (BD$15) | BD$35 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 54% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Ecuador | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (BD$18) | BD$100 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (BD$12) | BD$30 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (BD$47) | BD$170 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (BD$53) | BD$170 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (BD$10) | BD$16 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (BD$3.55) | BD$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (BD$1.83) | BD$12 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $788 (BD$788) | BD$500 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (BD$0.20) | BD$0.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (BD$51) | BD$100 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.61 (BD$4.61) | BD$16 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 68% cheaper than in Bermuda
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