Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.43) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.26 (€1.86) | €3.64 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (€0.80) | €0.97 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (€1.68) | €2.94 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (€0.98) | €2.62 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (€3.50) | €5.62 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (€1.44) | €2.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (€0.91) | €1.49 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (€1.22) | €0.98 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (€1.65) | €1.78 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (€0.65) | €1.21 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $713 (€586) | €1,429 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $378 (€310) | €1,197 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (€44) | €165 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $509 (€418) | €974 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $287 (€236) | €682 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (€29) | €113 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (€20) | €26 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $515 (€423) | €363 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (€125) | €94 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €5.74 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (€53) | €78 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€37) | €37 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€87) | €87 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (€66) | €113 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,784 (€17,093) | €23,534 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.74) | €1.30 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (€20) | €72 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.15) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (€24) | €57 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.56) | €3.16 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.01) | €2.13 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (€4.21) | €2.32 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (€1.65) | €1.30 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (€1.54) | €1.58 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (€44) | €116 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (€33) | €56 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (€3.25) | €3.55 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.07 (€1.71) | €3.47 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $585 (€481) | €495 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.11 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €41 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.05 (€4.16) | €7 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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