Cost of living in France compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 88% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($18) | $8 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 ($7) | $2.18 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 ($1.28) | $1.00 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.42 ($5.01) | $1.87 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 ($3.14) | $1.20 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $4.01 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 ($2.81) | $1.69 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 ($1.93) | $0.99 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 ($2.38) | $1.39 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 ($2.27) | $1.91 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 ($1.30) | $0.82 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in France is 144% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,115 ($2,398) | $723 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,347 ($1,528) | $399 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($162) | $57 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,154 ($1,309) | $529 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €865 ($981) | $332 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 ($114) | $42 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $26 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($397) | $523 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($112) | $151 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($16) | $7 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($103) | $65 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($38) | $50 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($120) | $109 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($123) | $85 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in France is 119% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,431 ($29,974) | $21,855 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.69) | $0.77 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 ($79) | $24 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.20 ($4.76) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($28) | $37 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.54 ($5.15) | $5.68 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.26) | $3.88 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 ($4.43) | $5.69 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 ($2.03) | $2.08 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 ($2.29) | $1.54 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($26) | $10 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($44) | $19 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($23) | $11 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 ($65) | $61 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 ($62) | $42 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.17 ($4.73) | $3.01 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $1.86 | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 ($542) | $508 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.21) | $0.20 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($41) | $47 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($11) | $4.83 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in France is 85% more expensive than in Ecuador
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