Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 ($3.64) | $2.68 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 ($0.95) | $1.03 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 ($3.25) | $2.31 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 ($2.24) | $1.16 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 ($5.60) | $3.90 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 ($1.96) | $2.02 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 ($1.56) | $1.12 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 ($1.15) | $1.40 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.02 ($5.44) | $16 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 ($2.43) | $1.96 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 ($0.96) | $0.88 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 71% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,160 ($1,258) | $635 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €870 ($943) | $390 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 ($143) | $56 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €874 ($947) | $507 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 ($656) | $286 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 ($112) | $36 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($29) | $25 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 ($352) | $488 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($109) | $143 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($94) | $63 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($32) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($81) | $113 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($97) | $81 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,500 ($30,890) | $20,916 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 ($1.99) | $0.88 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($40) | $24 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 ($66) | $36 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 ($4.26) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 ($4.15) | $4.04 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 ($5.23) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 ($2.51) | $1.96 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 ($2.32) | $1.67 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Portugal | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($31) | $18 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($51) | $47 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($44) | $53 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 ($3.20) | $3.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.98 ($2.15) | $1.83 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 ($641) | $788 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 ($0.44) | $0.20 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($37) | $51 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 ($5.57) | $4.61 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador
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