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Cost of Living & Prices:
Ecuador vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.26 times less for grocery shopping in Ecuador than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.63 EUR (1.85 USD) in Ecuador and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.63 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Ecuador and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Ecuador.

0.89 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.77 EUR (6.56 USD) in Ecuador and 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Ecuador.

5.77 EUR
18.47 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.71 EUR (9.9 USD) in Ecuador and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Ecuador.

8.71 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.56 EUR (5.18 USD) in Ecuador and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Ecuador.

4.56 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.06 EUR (5.75 USD) in Ecuador and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Ecuador.

5.06 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Ecuador and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.13 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) for 12 eggs in Ecuador and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.51 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.08 EUR (2.36 USD) in Ecuador and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Ecuador.

2.08 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.91 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador and 21.99 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Ecuador.

21.91 EUR
21.99 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Ecuador and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Ecuador.

0.62 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Ecuador and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Ecuador.

1.43 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.02 EUR (5.7 USD) in Ecuador and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Ecuador.

5.02 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Ecuador and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Ecuador.

0.85 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Ecuador and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Ecuador.

0.97 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Ecuador and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.15 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.16 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Ecuador and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.17 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Ecuador and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.00 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ecuador and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Ecuador.

0.87 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 times less for meals in restaurants in Ecuador than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.31 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ecuador and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Ecuador.

2.31 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.7 EUR (0.79 USD) in Ecuador and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Ecuador.

0.70 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Ecuador.

1.76 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.01 EUR (3.42 USD) in Ecuador and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Ecuador.

3.01 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.16 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Ecuador.

6.16 EUR
10.56 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 31.67 EUR (36 USD) in Ecuador and 87.98 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Ecuador.

31.67 EUR
87.98 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.3 EUR (3.75 USD) in Ecuador and 22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Ecuador.

3.30 EUR
22.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ecuador and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Ecuador.

0.54 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times less for fuel in Ecuador than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.42 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Ecuador.

0.42 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Ecuador and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Ecuador.

0.60 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.91 times less for transportation in Ecuador than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 18.36 EUR (20.87 USD) in Ecuador and 113.5 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Ecuador.

18.36 EUR
113.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Ecuador.

0.31 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador and 26.4 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ecuador.

8.80 EUR
26.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.32 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ecuador.

1.32 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.33 EUR (6.06 USD) in Ecuador and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Ecuador.

5.33 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.48 EUR (41.46 USD) in Ecuador and 86.45 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Ecuador.

36.48 EUR
86.45 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.88 EUR (13.5 USD) in Ecuador and 33.43 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Ecuador.

11.88 EUR
33.43 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.4 times less for renting an apartment in Ecuador than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 403.63 EUR (458.75 USD) in Ecuador and 3344 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Ecuador.

403.63 EUR
3 344 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 221.62 EUR (251.88 USD) in Ecuador and 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Ecuador.

221.62 EUR
2 094 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 563.1 EUR (640 USD) in Ecuador and 6242 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Ecuador.

563.10 EUR
6 242 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 438.63 EUR (498.53 USD) in Ecuador and 3614 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Ecuador.

438.63 EUR
3 614 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.67 times less for buying an apartment in Ecuador than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1210 EUR (1375 USD) in Ecuador and 12562 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Ecuador.

1 210 EUR
12 562 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 932.88 EUR (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador and 8161 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Ecuador.

932.88 EUR
8 161 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ecuador is 12.64 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 417.3 EUR (474.29 USD) in Ecuador and 5276 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.1% lower in Ecuador.

417.30 EUR
5 276 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

15.2 EUR
91.3 EUR

Two stars

38.6 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

80 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

166 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

119 EUR
529 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Ecuador: 17 cities, 293 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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