Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (RD$ 510) | RD$ 483 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (RD$ 417) | RD$ 401 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (RD$ 166) | RD$ 197 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 70 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 114 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (RD$ 61) | RD$ 80 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (RD$ 216) | RD$ 255 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 162 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 88 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 157 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (RD$ 801) | RD$ 750 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 78 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 48 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 15% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (RD$ 38,953) | RD$ 52,795 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (RD$ 22,154) | RD$ 24,788 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (RD$ 3,161) | RD$ 3,841 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (RD$ 29,113) | RD$ 24,946 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (RD$ 16,515) | RD$ 14,018 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (RD$ 2,188) | RD$ 2,086 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (RD$ 1,442) | RD$ 1,469 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (RD$ 22,434) | RD$ 24,655 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (RD$ 8,385) | RD$ 7,267 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RD$ 381) | RD$ 316 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (RD$ 511) | RD$ 1,285 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (RD$ 3,534) | RD$ 2,834 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (RD$ 2,459) | RD$ 2,085 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (RD$ 6,300) | RD$ 5,310 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (RD$ 4,982) | RD$ 6,388 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (RD$ 1,181,893) | RD$ 878,116 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 100 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (RD$ 1,303) | RD$ 2,700 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (RD$ 338) | RD$ 346 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (RD$ 566) | RD$ 626 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (RD$ 2,121) | RD$ 1,808 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RD$ 370) | RD$ 469 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (RD$ 237) | RD$ 151 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (RD$ 361) | RD$ 255 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 144 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 162 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (RD$ 762) | RD$ 848 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Ecuador | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (RD$ 1,116) | RD$ 1,396 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (RD$ 686) | RD$ 619 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (RD$ 2,695) | RD$ 2,731 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (RD$ 2,667) | RD$ 3,538 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RD$ 563) | RD$ 475 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 219 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 189 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (RD$ 47,389) | RD$ 22,938 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 9 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (RD$ 2,789) | RD$ 3,561 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (RD$ 266) | RD$ 284 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,681 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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