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 | ₨339 ($4.16) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨314 ($3.86) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 ($2.05) | $2.33 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 ($0.67) | $0.99 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 ($1.09) | $2.26 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 ($0.54) | $1.46 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 ($2.80) | $3.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 ($2.08) | $1.83 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 ($0.38) | $1.23 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 ($1.81) | $1.54 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 ($1.06) | $1.93 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 ($0.47) | $0.85 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in India is 24% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,608 ($634) | $636 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,661 ($352) | $365 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,891 ($72) | $58 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,376 ($312) | $430 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,317 ($176) | $263 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,918 ($48) | $37 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨681 ($8) | $24 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,909 ($367) | $491 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,661 ($155) | $163 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 ($5.22) | $6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨405 ($4.97) | $8 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in India is 45% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,656 ($33) | $65 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,407 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,072 ($50) | $104 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,082 ($38) | $77 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in India is 24% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,030,610 ($12,657) | $20,474 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 ($1.31) | $1.01 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,107 ($14) | $22 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 ($1.51) | $6 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 ($2.58) | $8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨793 ($10) | $35 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨377 ($4.63) | $8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 ($2.24) | $3.49 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨239 ($2.94) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 ($1.92) | $2.14 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 ($0.91) | $1.45 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨349 ($4.29) | $11 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 41% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| India | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,391 ($17) | $18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨669 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,457 ($18) | $34 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,701 ($21) | $41 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 ($8) | $10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 ($2.32) | $3.91 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 ($2.24) | $1.72 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨48,579 ($597) | $797 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.96 ($0.01) | $0.14 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,692 ($21) | $55 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨232 ($2.84) | $5.00 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador
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