Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 39% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 ($4.61) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 ($4.21) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 ($1.94) | $3.13 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 ($0.71) | $1.08 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 ($1.08) | $2.37 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 ($0.52) | $1.29 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨267 ($3.17) | $4.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨197 ($2.34) | $1.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 ($0.42) | $1.33 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 ($2.02) | $1.55 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨900 ($11) | $13 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 ($1.10) | $2.24 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 ($0.52) | $1.01 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in India is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨56,728 ($676) | $824 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨34,497 ($411) | $445 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,621 ($67) | $50 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,691 ($342) | $534 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,772 ($200) | $318 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,792 ($45) | $41 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨700 ($8) | $23 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,508 ($328) | $401 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,341 ($123) | $145 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨441 ($5.25) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨739 ($9) | $10 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in India is 42% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,507 ($30) | $67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,722 ($32) | $43 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,205 ($50) | $121 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,037 ($36) | $94 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in India is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,137,460 ($25,453) | $20,866 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 ($1.23) | $1.08 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,271 ($15) | $27 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 ($1.48) | $5.40 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 ($2.83) | $10 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,011 ($12) | $47 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨324 ($3.86) | $5.45 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨196 ($2.34) | $4.42 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 ($3.16) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨159 ($1.89) | $2.48 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 ($0.99) | $2.12 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨295 ($3.51) | $13 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,532 ($18) | $21 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨724 ($9) | $12 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,684 ($20) | $44 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,107 ($25) | $50 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨729 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 ($2.43) | $3.79 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 ($2.48) | $2.38 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,902 ($511) | $616 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.86 ($0.05) | $0.25 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,794 ($21) | $48 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨313 ($3.73) | $4.78 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 32% cheaper than in Ecuador
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