Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $10 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 ($3.66) | $2.42 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($0.90) | $0.99 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 ($2.54) | $2.00 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 ($1.78) | $1.44 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.48 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 ($1.90) | $1.92 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 ($1.23) | $1.38 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 ($0.97) | $1.60 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 ($1.87) | $1.91 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 ($0.96) | $0.94 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 73% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 ($1,235) | $612 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €766 ($798) | $342 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 ($126) | $59 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €734 ($765) | $397 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 ($563) | $259 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($84) | $42 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($31) | $24 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 ($378) | $454 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($99) | $137 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 20% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($74) | $66 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($30) | $52 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($83) | $99 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($93) | $78 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,402 ($25,448) | $22,024 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 ($1.80) | $1.01 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($42) | $25 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.14 ($5.36) | $5.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 ($63) | $34 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 ($4.04) | $3.52 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 ($2.50) | $3.31 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 ($2.97) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 ($1.61) | $1.84 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.87 ($1.95) | $1.47 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($18) | $11 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($33) | $16 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $11 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($49) | $36 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($44) | $42 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 ($2.80) | $4.14 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 ($4.38) | $1.70 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 ($456) | $647 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.19) | $0.20 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($46) | $60 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 ($5.19) | $5.59 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador
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