Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $8 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 ($4.10) | $2.76 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 ($1.08) | $1.05 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 ($3.21) | $2.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 ($2.34) | $1.21 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $3.80 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 ($2.03) | $2.03 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 ($1.30) | $1.18 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 ($1.12) | $1.54 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 ($2.14) | $2.08 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 ($1.05) | $0.96 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,204 ($1,292) | $676 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €829 ($889) | $399 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 ($136) | $58 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €789 ($846) | $530 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 ($623) | $292 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($94) | $44 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($31) | $24 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($376) | $457 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($101) | $162 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($84) | $60 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($90) | $112 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 ($96) | $82 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 ($28,060) | $20,603 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 ($1.85) | $0.83 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($34) | $22 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| 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) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $9 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($68) | $36 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 ($4.23) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 ($2.65) | $4.12 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 ($3.20) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 ($1.89) | $2.16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 ($2.08) | $1.68 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($20) | $14 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Spain | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($34) | $18 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $12 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($54) | $43 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 ($51) | $51 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 ($2.80) | $3.46 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 ($4.62) | $1.84 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 ($517) | $838 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.18) | $0.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($53) | $51 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 ($5.45) | $4.92 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador
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