Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $7 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $6 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 ($3.61) | $2.25 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($0.89) | $0.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 ($2.61) | $1.88 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 ($1.82) | $1.14 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $3.95 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 ($1.83) | $1.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 ($1.15) | $1.07 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($0.92) | $1.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 ($1.71) | $1.86 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.91) | $0.89 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,301 ($1,405) | $729 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €831 ($898) | $382 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 ($123) | $56 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 ($837) | $514 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 ($612) | $329 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($88) | $43 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | $27 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 ($400) | $535 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($102) | $148 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($87) | $62 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $53 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($87) | $114 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($96) | $87 | + 11% | |
| 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 | €22,612 ($24,432) | $22,521 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($1.44) | $0.69 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($48) | $22 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 ($65) | $39 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 ($4.43) | $5.80 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 ($2.87) | $3.88 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 ($2.98) | $5.47 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 ($1.58) | $1.70 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 ($1.80) | $1.42 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $10 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($33) | $18 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $11 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($54) | $60 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 ($47) | $41 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 ($2.64) | $2.92 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 ($4.34) | $1.95 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 ($468) | $493 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.22) | $0.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($51) | $43 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 ($5.34) | $4.55 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 36% more expensive than in Ecuador
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