Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.21 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 13 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.59 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.08 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.18 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 3.80 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.27 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.85 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.39 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.11 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.62 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $715 (CHF 665) | CHF 2,797 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $383 (CHF 356) | CHF 2,185 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (CHF 48) | CHF 166 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $502 (CHF 467) | CHF 1,637 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $285 (CHF 265) | CHF 1,195 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (CHF 33) | CHF 94 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 40 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $508 (CHF 472) | CHF 426 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (CHF 142) | CHF 127 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (CHF 62) | CHF 108 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (CHF 43) | CHF 62 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (CHF 98) | CHF 128 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (CHF 77) | CHF 167 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (CHF 19,184) | CHF 27,665 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.48 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 87 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (CHF 30) | CHF 98 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 4.74 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 5.27 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 3.63 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.67 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 75 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (CHF 49) | CHF 251 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (CHF 38) | CHF 108 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 5.06 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.08 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $601 (CHF 559) | CHF 464 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.33 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (CHF 47) | CHF 103 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.14 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland
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