Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.53 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 13 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.69 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.99 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.88 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.53 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.30 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.93 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 14 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.32 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.03 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.56 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $641 (CHF 604) | CHF 3,420 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $374 (CHF 353) | CHF 2,523 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (CHF 56) | CHF 186 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $490 (CHF 462) | CHF 1,913 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (CHF 269) | CHF 1,464 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $41 (CHF 38) | CHF 102 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 50 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $490 (CHF 461) | CHF 489 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $181 (CHF 171) | CHF 106 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (CHF 5.97) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (CHF 59) | CHF 105 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (CHF 47) | CHF 50 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (CHF 100) | CHF 115 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (CHF 73) | CHF 182 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,686 (CHF 19,473) | CHF 30,131 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.01 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 80 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (CHF 32) | CHF 130 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.63 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 5.29 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 3.97 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 4.98 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.12 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.69 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.07 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 50 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (CHF 17) | CHF 75 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (CHF 38) | CHF 85 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (CHF 44) | CHF 113 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.70 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 5.13 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $723 (CHF 681) | CHF 813 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.22 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (CHF 53) | CHF 82 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland
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