Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (18KM) | 20KM | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (13KM) | 11KM | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (6KM) | 6KM | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (2.10KM) | 2.39KM | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (4.51KM) | 5.16KM | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.47 (2.65KM) | 3.53KM | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (9KM) | 12KM | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (3.08KM) | 2.20KM | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (2.52KM) | 1.94KM | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (3.29KM) | 1.64KM | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (23KM) | 19KM | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (3.88KM) | 2.77KM | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.14 (2.05KM) | 1.54KM | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $753 (1,356KM) | 1,026KM | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $467 (841KM) | 700KM | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (89KM) | 279KM | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $501 (902KM) | 672KM | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (597KM) | 452KM | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (79KM) | 163KM | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (40KM) | 26KM | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $421 (758KM) | 748KM | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (238KM) | 506KM | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (13KM) | 11KM | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (13KM) | 12KM | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (121KM) | 138KM | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (80KM) | 64KM | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (203KM) | 172KM | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (152KM) | 147KM | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,661 (40,820KM) | 49,156KM | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (2.05KM) | 2.54KM | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (52KM) | 53KM | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (10KM) | 18KM | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (20KM) | 11KM | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (72KM) | 42KM | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (9KM) | 8KM | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (12KM) | 7KM | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.42 (4.36KM) | 2.59KM | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (3.68KM) | 4.51KM | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (24KM) | 10KM | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 43% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Ecuador | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (37KM) | 38KM | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (23KM) | 15KM | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (89KM) | 43KM | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (79KM) | 73KM | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (19KM) | 9KM | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (7KM) | 3.41KM | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.58 (4.65KM) | 3.50KM | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $598 (1,077KM) | 924KM | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (0.40KM) | 0.18KM | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (80KM) | 50KM | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (11KM) | 7KM | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 8% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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