Cost of living in France compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 57% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $10 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $6 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 ($6) | $2.53 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 ($1.39) | $1.00 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 ($4.42) | $2.36 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 ($2.85) | $1.28 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 ($9) | $4.07 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.95 ($3.10) | $1.88 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 ($1.97) | $1.29 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.92 ($2.01) | $1.50 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 ($2.28) | $1.97 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 ($1.28) | $1.03 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in France is 118% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,785 ($1,876) | $641 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,677 ($1,762) | $374 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 ($139) | $59 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 ($1,104) | $490 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 ($747) | $286 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 ($98) | $41 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($26) | $25 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €301 ($316) | $490 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($90) | $181 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($15) | $10 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in France is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 ($99) | $63 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($38) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($90) | $106 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 ($152) | $77 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in France is 89% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,348 ($26,632) | $20,686 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.01) | $1.01 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($64) | $25 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 ($28) | $34 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.65 ($4.88) | $5.63 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.35 ($4.57) | $3.86 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 ($3.78) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 ($2.12) | $2.12 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 ($2.42) | $1.63 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($22) | $12 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($45) | $18 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($24) | $11 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 ($89) | $41 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($63) | $47 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.10 ($4.30) | $3.70 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.57 ($5.85) | $1.83 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 ($479) | $723 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.20 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($35) | $56 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $5.17 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in France is 60% more expensive than in Ecuador
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