Cost of living in France compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $9 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($8) | $2.84 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 ($1.38) | $1.07 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 ($4.90) | $2.35 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 ($3.51) | $1.07 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $3.81 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 ($3.15) | $2.00 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 ($2.03) | $1.23 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 ($2.15) | $1.66 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 ($2.43) | $1.97 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 ($1.33) | $1.11 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in France is 108% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,569 ($1,670) | $688 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,241 ($1,321) | $391 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 ($161) | $56 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 ($1,072) | $514 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €790 ($841) | $292 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 ($109) | $39 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($30) | $25 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 ($414) | $396 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($95) | $148 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($15) | $9 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in France is 9% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 ($104) | $62 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($36) | $43 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($99) | $111 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($127) | $88 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in France is 96% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,613 ($29,397) | $20,870 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 ($2.01) | $1.02 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 ($61) | $23 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 ($4.60) | $5.96 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($32) | $37 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 ($4.58) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 ($4.43) | $4.19 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 ($3.74) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 ($2.81) | $1.98 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 ($2.55) | $1.89 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($22) | $13 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 ($50) | $20 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($24) | $12 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($69) | $48 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($57) | $47 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 ($4.06) | $3.43 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $1.93 | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 ($421) | $837 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 ($0.41) | $0.20 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $4.69 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador
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