Cost of living in Italy compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $9 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 ($5.34) | $2.37 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.48) | $0.98 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 ($4.36) | $2.05 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 ($2.58) | $1.20 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.04 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 ($2.24) | $1.77 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.57) | $1.06 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 ($1.48) | $1.45 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 ($2.19) | $1.96 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.16) | $0.77 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 79% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 ($1,271) | $709 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 ($879) | $379 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 ($141) | $53 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €821 ($991) | $514 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 ($663) | $291 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 ($110) | $36 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($28) | $25 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 ($447) | $486 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 ($140) | $139 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($103) | $67 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($101) | $107 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 ($130) | $85 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,523 ($29,622) | $19,420 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.73) | $0.81 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($44) | $24 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 ($98) | $33 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 ($4.33) | $3.52 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 ($3.13) | $5.08 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 ($2.52) | $2.04 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.41) | $1.82 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $10 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($42) | $17 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($21) | $11 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($101) | $51 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($81) | $41 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 ($2.04) | $3.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.91) | $2.11 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 ($562) | $588 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.16 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($60) | $54 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 ($7) | $5.11 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador
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