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 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 ($5.37) | $2.34 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 ($1.47) | $0.98 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 ($4.39) | $2.05 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.66) | $1.20 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.14 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 ($2.40) | $1.75 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.58) | $1.05 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 ($1.42) | $1.41 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 ($2.20) | $2.00 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 ($1.18) | $0.78 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 ($1,278) | $713 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 ($884) | $380 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 ($141) | $54 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 ($981) | $523 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €543 ($660) | $292 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 ($110) | $37 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($29) | $25 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 ($449) | $515 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 ($141) | $151 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 ($7) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($104) | $65 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($43) | $46 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($102) | $104 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 ($130) | $82 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,523 ($29,778) | $19,621 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.74) | $0.90 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($45) | $24 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 ($7) | $6 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 ($98) | $30 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 ($4.35) | $3.66 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 ($3.15) | $5.12 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 ($2.54) | $2.00 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.43) | $1.88 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $10 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($43) | $17 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $11 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($102) | $53 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 ($82) | $40 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 ($2.01) | $3.95 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.94) | $2.07 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 ($561) | $585 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.17 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($57) | $53 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 ($7) | $5.05 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Ecuador
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