Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $8 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 ($3.89) | $2.18 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($0.93) | $1.00 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 ($2.67) | $1.87 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 ($1.88) | $1.20 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $4.01 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 ($1.88) | $1.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 ($1.29) | $0.99 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($0.97) | $1.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 ($1.80) | $1.91 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($0.97) | $0.82 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,301 ($1,471) | $723 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €816 ($922) | $399 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 ($124) | $57 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 ($867) | $529 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 ($620) | $332 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($90) | $42 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($33) | $26 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 ($398) | $523 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($108) | $151 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($89) | $65 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($35) | $50 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($89) | $109 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($101) | $85 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,864 ($25,860) | $21,855 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($1.48) | $0.77 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 ($50) | $24 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 ($68) | $37 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.96 ($4.47) | $5.68 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 ($2.89) | $3.88 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 ($3.18) | $5.69 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 ($1.63) | $2.08 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 ($1.99) | $1.54 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($16) | $10 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($34) | $19 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $11 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($57) | $61 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 ($49) | $42 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 ($2.72) | $3.01 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 ($4.57) | $1.86 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 ($502) | $508 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.24) | $0.20 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($53) | $47 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 ($5.64) | $4.83 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador
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