Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Chile
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| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (CH$6,034) | CH$8,448 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (CH$5,008) | CH$4,571 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.17 (CH$1,719) | CH$1,834 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (CH$787) | CH$825 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.87 (CH$1,480) | CH$2,028 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (CH$947) | CH$1,031 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (CH$3,201) | CH$3,563 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.73 (CH$1,366) | CH$1,041 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.02 (CH$805) | CH$775 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (CH$1,099) | CH$899 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CH$11,434) | CH$4,544 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (CH$1,515) | CH$1,473 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.81 (CH$643) | CH$442 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $712 (CH$562,955) | CH$726,877 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $390 (CH$308,585) | CH$452,914 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (CH$41,078) | CH$59,015 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $515 (CH$407,308) | CH$455,546 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $325 (CH$256,684) | CH$302,636 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (CH$31,582) | CH$39,786 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (CH$20,686) | CH$17,774 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $506 (CH$399,880) | CH$218,104 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (CH$124,537) | CH$60,754 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CH$5,397) | CH$7,134 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (CH$5,915) | CH$4,704 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 72% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (CH$51,273) | CH$35,742 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (CH$40,208) | CH$21,543 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (CH$86,209) | CH$41,198 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (CH$66,340) | CH$54,030 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,948 (CH$17,354,306) | CH$12,232,400 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (CH$623) | CH$856 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (CH$19,034) | CH$40,664 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CH$6,171) | CH$3,748 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CH$10,997) | CH$7,606 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (CH$28,414) | CH$29,135 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.71 (CH$4,517) | CH$4,082 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (CH$3,134) | CH$2,756 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (CH$4,289) | CH$2,704 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.09 (CH$1,654) | CH$1,622 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (CH$1,232) | CH$1,570 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (CH$7,887) | CH$9,854 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (CH$14,930) | CH$20,056 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CH$8,486) | CH$8,622 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (CH$48,510) | CH$22,311 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (CH$32,875) | CH$32,114 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CH$5,802) | CH$5,361 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.05 (CH$2,413) | CH$2,853 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.87 (CH$1,480) | CH$2,273 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (CH$401,728) | CH$322,773 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (CH$163) | CH$120 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (CH$36,894) | CH$33,266 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.74 (CH$3,749) | CH$3,910 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in Chile
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