Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 35 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.46 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (R$ 19) | R$ 25 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.75 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.87 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 71) | R$ 44 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.96 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (R$ 3,470) | R$ 3,780 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (R$ 1,973) | R$ 2,491 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (R$ 282) | R$ 599 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (R$ 2,593) | R$ 2,697 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (R$ 1,471) | R$ 1,667 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (R$ 195) | R$ 597 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (R$ 128) | R$ 90 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (R$ 1,998) | R$ 1,960 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (R$ 747) | R$ 648 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 46) | R$ 21 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (R$ 315) | R$ 258 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 219) | R$ 255 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (R$ 561) | R$ 408 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (R$ 444) | R$ 315 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (R$ 105,272) | R$ 116,731 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 5.50 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (R$ 116) | R$ 235 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 46 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (R$ 189) | R$ 259 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.40 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (R$ 68) | R$ 55 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 110 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 64 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (R$ 240) | R$ 238 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (R$ 238) | R$ 206 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (R$ 4,221) | R$ 4,322 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R$ 1.02) | R$ 1.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (R$ 248) | R$ 131 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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