Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $9 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 ($4.99) | $2.32 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.47) | $1.00 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 ($4.12) | $2.03 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 ($2.45) | $1.20 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.03 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 ($2.22) | $1.83 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 ($1.52) | $1.06 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 ($1.36) | $1.46 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 ($2.20) | $1.97 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 ($1.44) | $0.82 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 92% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 ($1,528) | $698 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €894 ($1,056) | $379 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($142) | $54 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 ($1,028) | $509 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €607 ($718) | $299 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 ($110) | $38 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $25 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 ($444) | $477 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 ($140) | $148 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($100) | $65 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($39) | $48 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($101) | $106 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($137) | $87 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,229 ($27,461) | $19,863 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.76) | $0.81 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | $24 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $11 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 ($96) | $35 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 ($4.24) | $3.71 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 ($3.24) | $5.23 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 ($2.60) | $1.88 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 ($2.43) | $1.77 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $10 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($41) | $17 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($21) | $11 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($99) | $52 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($73) | $43 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 ($1.77) | $3.60 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 ($5.88) | $1.96 | + 200% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 ($531) | $577 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.22) | $0.16 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($65) | $52 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 ($6) | $5.10 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Ecuador
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