Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 64) | R$ 37 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 42) | R$ 35 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.98 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.38 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.34 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.21 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 74) | R$ 49 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.53 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $825 (R$ 5,009) | R$ 3,806 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (R$ 2,851) | R$ 2,526 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (R$ 300) | R$ 734 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $528 (R$ 3,205) | R$ 2,976 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $346 (R$ 2,101) | R$ 1,857 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (R$ 234) | R$ 509 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (R$ 138) | R$ 98 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $391 (R$ 2,370) | R$ 1,825 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (R$ 836) | R$ 645 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 44) | R$ 28 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (R$ 72) | R$ 22 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (R$ 377) | R$ 265 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 258) | R$ 269 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (R$ 613) | R$ 404 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (R$ 499) | R$ 316 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,223 (R$ 134,871) | R$ 120,564 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.91 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (R$ 162) | R$ 245 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (R$ 58) | R$ 48 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (R$ 255) | R$ 287 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.31 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.55 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 38) | R$ 19 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.35 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.09 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.55 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 75) | R$ 55 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ecuador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 123) | R$ 115 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (R$ 76) | R$ 58 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (R$ 411) | R$ 207 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (R$ 250) | R$ 237 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 72) | R$ 32 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.56 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (R$ 3,738) | R$ 3,640 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (R$ 1.30) | R$ 1.37 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (R$ 249) | R$ 140 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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