Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $10 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $6 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 ($5.00) | $2.53 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 ($1.35) | $1.00 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 ($3.96) | $2.36 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 ($2.59) | $1.28 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $4.07 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 ($2.62) | $1.88 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 ($1.66) | $1.29 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 ($1.35) | $1.50 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 ($1.92) | $1.97 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 ($1.36) | $1.03 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,260 ($1,307) | $641 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 ($871) | $375 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 ($196) | $59 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 ($873) | $490 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 ($613) | $286 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 ($142) | $41 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($26) | $25 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 ($335) | $490 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($138) | $181 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($73) | $63 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($34) | $49 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($87) | $107 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($119) | $77 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,189 ($26,128) | $20,686 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 ($1.88) | $1.01 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($37) | $26 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($13) | $8 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($74) | $34 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 ($5.66) | $5.63 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 ($3.14) | $3.86 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 ($3.07) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 ($1.90) | $2.12 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 ($1.68) | $1.63 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($18) | $12 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Italy | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($41) | $18 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $11 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 ($68) | $41 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 ($71) | $45 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($9) | $10 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 ($1.84) | $3.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 ($5.20) | $1.83 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 ($505) | $723 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.21) | $0.20 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($52) | $56 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 ($5.81) | $5.17 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador
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