Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($21) | $10 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 ($4.56) | $3.36 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.23) | $1.08 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 ($3.65) | $2.31 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 ($2.47) | $1.52 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $5.17 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 ($2.34) | $1.79 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 ($1.87) | $1.30 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 ($1.35) | $1.70 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 ($2.42) | $2.06 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 ($1.20) | $1.08 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 113% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,479 ($1,731) | $723 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,018 ($1,191) | $444 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 ($131) | $49 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €996 ($1,166) | $479 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 ($822) | $293 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($95) | $52 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $20 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €327 ($383) | $372 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($113) | $122 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $9 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($92) | $54 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($44) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($105) | $96 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($113) | $76 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,343 ($32,000) | $22,144 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.73) | $0.99 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 ($32) | $23 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($65) | $42 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.08 ($4.78) | $5.27 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 ($3.02) | $4.71 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 ($3.32) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 ($2.38) | $2.47 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 ($2.45) | $1.77 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($20) | $12 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($44) | $25 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $13 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 ($54) | $51 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($62) | $54 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 ($3.68) | $3.70 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 ($5.76) | $2.73 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 ($570) | $629 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 ($0.43) | $0.31 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($65) | $45 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.71 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador
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