Cost of living in Spain compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $10 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.39 ($4.10) | $2.25 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($0.99) | $0.97 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 ($2.82) | $2.07 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 ($1.96) | $1.19 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.27 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($1.99) | $1.75 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 ($1.36) | $1.12 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 ($1.06) | $1.48 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 ($1.94) | $2.03 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($1.04) | $0.79 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 84% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 ($1,463) | $706 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €769 ($930) | $383 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 ($130) | $52 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 ($906) | $503 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 ($650) | $290 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 ($94) | $35 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($35) | $24 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 ($417) | $509 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($111) | $151 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($91) | $66 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($37) | $46 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($92) | $106 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($103) | $83 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,253 ($28,101) | $20,516 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 ($1.47) | $0.91 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 ($51) | $25 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($71) | $32 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 ($5.00) | $5.79 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 ($2.90) | $3.63 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 ($3.58) | $5.22 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 ($1.62) | $2.00 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 ($2.34) | $1.82 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($18) | $10 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($35) | $16 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $11 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 ($58) | $53 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($49) | $41 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 ($3.05) | $3.82 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 ($4.66) | $2.08 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 ($575) | $601 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.27) | $0.15 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($57) | $50 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 ($5.94) | $5.14 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador
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