Cost of living in France compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 79% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $11 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($13) | $7 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($7) | $3.13 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 ($1.57) | $1.06 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.23 ($5.80) | $2.39 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 ($3.62) | $1.29 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $4.75 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.71 ($3.00) | $1.75 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 ($2.24) | $1.33 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.48 ($2.75) | $1.68 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 ($2.56) | $2.24 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 ($1.65) | $1.08 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in France is 124% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,573 ($1,743) | $802 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,439 ($1,595) | $442 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 ($247) | $50 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 ($1,249) | $534 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €869 ($964) | $318 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 ($126) | $41 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($28) | $23 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 ($396) | $401 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 ($200) | $145 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($18) | $10 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in France is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 ($108) | $67 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 ($48) | $43 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($114) | $121 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 ($134) | $94 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in France is 115% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,827 ($34,170) | $20,866 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 ($2.09) | $1.08 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 ($73) | $27 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| 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) | €3.03 ($3.36) | $5.40 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 ($33) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.13 ($4.58) | $5.45 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.34 ($4.81) | $4.42 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 ($4.42) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.49 ($2.76) | $2.48 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.31 ($3.67) | $2.01 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($27) | $12 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 63% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| France | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($48) | $21 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($28) | $12 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €132 ($146) | $44 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 ($85) | $48 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($14) | $11 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.81 ($5.33) | $3.64 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($9) | $2.38 | + 258% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 ($728) | $616 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 ($0.35) | $0.25 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($35) | $48 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 ($13) | $4.78 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 85% more expensive than in Ecuador
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