Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.42 (€2.32) | €4.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (€0.95) | €1.04 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (€1.92) | €3.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (€1.38) | €2.32 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.48 (€4.29) | €4.92 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.92 (€1.84) | €2.40 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (€1.33) | €1.69 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (€1.53) | €0.93 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €6 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (€1.83) | €1.82 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.94 (€0.90) | €1.50 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $612 (€587) | €1,711 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $342 (€328) | €1,303 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (€57) | €192 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $397 (€381) | €1,090 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $259 (€248) | €839 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (€41) | €144 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (€23) | €29 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $454 (€436) | €414 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (€131) | €139 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€6) | €6 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (€63) | €83 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€50) | €41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€95) | €89 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (€75) | €117 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,024 (€21,119) | €24,084 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (€0.97) | €1.87 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (€24) | €79 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (€4.79) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (€32) | €47 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (€3.37) | €3.17 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.31 (€3.17) | €2.67 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€6) | €2.97 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.84 (€1.76) | €1.68 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (€1.41) | €1.88 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $36 (€35) | €83 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (€40) | €50 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (€3.97) | €3.11 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.70 (€1.63) | €3.95 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $647 (€621) | €549 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (€58) | €36 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (€5.36) | €7 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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