Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.65) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.18 (€1.94) | €3.76 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (€0.89) | €0.97 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.87 (€1.67) | €2.96 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (€1.07) | €2.40 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (€3.57) | €5.66 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (€1.51) | €2.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.99 (€0.88) | €1.63 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (€1.24) | €1.01 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (€1.70) | €1.79 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.82 (€0.73) | €1.29 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $723 (€644) | €1,485 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (€355) | €1,170 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $57 (€51) | €176 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $529 (€471) | €984 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (€295) | €710 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (€37) | €130 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (€23) | €24 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (€466) | €394 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (€134) | €89 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €5.12 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (€7) | €14 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (€58) | €85 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (€46) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (€97) | €87 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (€75) | €124 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,855 (€19,461) | €23,154 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.39 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€21) | €78 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (€33) | €60 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (€5.06) | €3.81 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (€3.45) | €2.21 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.69 (€5.07) | €2.73 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (€1.85) | €1.39 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (€1.37) | €1.63 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (€17) | €34 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€10) | €21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (€55) | €101 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (€37) | €62 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (€2.68) | €3.40 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (€1.66) | €3.79 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (€452) | €495 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.18) | €0.11 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.83 (€4.31) | €7 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 41% cheaper than in Germany
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