Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 5.97) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.18 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.59 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.87 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 4.02 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 3.62 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.99 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.96 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 2.09 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.58 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.82 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 2.51 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $723 (CHF 680) | CHF 3,005 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (CHF 375) | CHF 2,114 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $57 (CHF 54) | CHF 184 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $529 (CHF 498) | CHF 1,612 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (CHF 312) | CHF 1,235 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (CHF 39) | CHF 125 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (CHF 25) | CHF 40 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (CHF 492) | CHF 539 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (CHF 142) | CHF 112 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (CHF 61) | CHF 117 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (CHF 47) | CHF 60 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (CHF 103) | CHF 131 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (CHF 80) | CHF 197 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,855 (CHF 20,570) | CHF 32,449 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.58 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (CHF 23) | CHF 77 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (CHF 34) | CHF 97 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (CHF 5.35) | CHF 5.20 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 4.45 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.69 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 4.42 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 4.00 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.96 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (CHF 18) | CHF 79 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 37 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (CHF 58) | CHF 122 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (CHF 40) | CHF 118 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 5.14 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (CHF 478) | CHF 484 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.37 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (CHF 44) | CHF 97 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.83 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland
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