Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€8) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (€2.67) | €5.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€1.00) | €1.25 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (€2.21) | €4.12 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (€1.01) | €3.07 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (€3.58) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (€1.88) | €2.63 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (€1.15) | €2.03 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (€1.55) | €1.03 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.85) | €2.11 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (€1.04) | €1.63 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (€646) | €1,811 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (€367) | €1,515 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (€52) | €242 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (€483) | €1,206 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (€274) | €939 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (€36) | €203 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (€24) | €32 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (€372) | €364 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (€139) | €114 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€59) | €82 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€41) | €39 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (€104) | €91 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (€83) | €121 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (€19,596) | €26,798 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.95) | €1.85 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€22) | €64 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (€5.60) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (€35) | €74 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.24 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.93) | €2.65 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.98) | €3.18 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (€1.86) | €1.72 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (€1.78) | €1.58 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€13) | €22 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Ecuador | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (€19) | €45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€11) | €23 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (€45) | €177 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (€44) | €63 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (€3.22) | €3.55 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (€1.81) | €4.06 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (€786) | €617 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€46) | €42 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (€4.41) | €8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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