Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Chile
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (CH$7,230) | CH$8,667 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CH$4,916) | CH$4,717 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.21 (CH$1,618) | CH$1,786 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (CH$712) | CH$837 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.08 (CH$1,524) | CH$2,183 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.18 (CH$865) | CH$1,130 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.27 (CH$3,126) | CH$3,841 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (CH$1,278) | CH$1,239 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (CH$830) | CH$731 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (CH$1,084) | CH$850 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CH$9,737) | CH$4,734 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (CH$1,486) | CH$1,530 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (CH$576) | CH$434 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $715 (CH$523,626) | CH$722,366 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $383 (CH$280,547) | CH$457,665 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (CH$37,839) | CH$58,446 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $502 (CH$367,796) | CH$443,484 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $285 (CH$208,950) | CH$299,475 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (CH$25,667) | CH$43,287 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (CH$17,589) | CH$16,383 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $508 (CH$371,671) | CH$228,063 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (CH$111,681) | CH$61,876 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CH$5,436) | CH$7,309 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (CH$6,036) | CH$4,543 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 49% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (CH$48,626) | CH$37,118 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (CH$33,532) | CH$20,635 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (CH$77,290) | CH$45,251 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (CH$60,559) | CH$55,952 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (CH$15,114,358) | CH$13,332,300 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (CH$669) | CH$804 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (CH$18,168) | CH$38,822 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CH$4,576) | CH$3,037 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (CH$8,647) | CH$6,743 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (CH$23,537) | CH$31,732 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (CH$4,240) | CH$4,307 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (CH$2,654) | CH$2,926 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (CH$3,819) | CH$2,885 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (CH$1,461) | CH$1,627 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (CH$1,331) | CH$1,518 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (CH$7,018) | CH$10,477 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (CH$11,902) | CH$19,221 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CH$8,266) | CH$8,883 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (CH$38,740) | CH$30,152 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (CH$29,838) | CH$29,188 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CH$5,754) | CH$5,701 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (CH$2,795) | CH$2,854 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.08 (CH$1,520) | CH$2,335 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $601 (CH$440,089) | CH$385,711 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (CH$112) | CH$99 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (CH$36,892) | CH$40,680 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.14 (CH$3,764) | CH$4,022 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Chile
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