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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

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Ecuador vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.09 times less for grocery shopping in Ecuador than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Ecuador and 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Ecuador.

1.83 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Ecuador and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Ecuador.

0.96 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.96 EUR (8.16 USD) in Ecuador and 17.01 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Ecuador.

6.96 EUR
17.01 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador and 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Ecuador.

8.53 EUR
15.35 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.18 EUR (7.25 USD) in Ecuador and 13.72 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Ecuador.

6.18 EUR
13.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.12 EUR (6 USD) in Ecuador and 16.21 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Ecuador.

5.12 EUR
16.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.28 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Ecuador and 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Ecuador.

1.96 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Ecuador and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Ecuador.

2.37 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.24 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador and 21.32 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Ecuador.

21.24 EUR
21.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Ecuador and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Ecuador.

0.70 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in Ecuador and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.33 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.18 EUR (8.42 USD) in Ecuador and 14.64 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in Ecuador.

7.18 EUR
14.64 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Ecuador.

0.92 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Ecuador.

0.92 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Ecuador and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Ecuador.

0.90 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in Ecuador and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.24 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ecuador and 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ecuador.

1.55 EUR
7.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador and 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.13 EUR
5.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Ecuador and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Ecuador.

0.89 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Ecuador vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.84 times less for meals in restaurants in Ecuador than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.45 EUR (2.87 USD) in Ecuador and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in Ecuador.

2.45 EUR
5.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Ecuador and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Ecuador.

0.93 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.71 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ecuador.

3.41 EUR
10.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.97 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Ecuador.

5.97 EUR
10.24 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.15 EUR (33 USD) in Ecuador and 119.42 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Ecuador.

28.15 EUR
119.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.41 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador and 22.18 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Ecuador.

3.41 EUR
22.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ecuador and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Ecuador.

0.59 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.66 times less for fuel in Ecuador than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Ecuador.

0.41 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ecuador and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Ecuador.

0.57 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.56 times less for transportation in Ecuador than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 23.03 EUR (27 USD) in Ecuador and 112.6 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Ecuador.

23.03 EUR
112.60 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Ecuador.

0.30 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador and 35.83 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Ecuador.

8.53 EUR
35.83 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.28 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Ecuador.

1.28 EUR
4.26 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 5.97 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador and 17.06 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Ecuador.

5.97 EUR
17.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.4 EUR (41.5 USD) in Ecuador and 134.58 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Ecuador.

35.40 EUR
134.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in Ecuador and 55.45 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Ecuador.

14.25 EUR
55.45 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.75 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 399.59 EUR (468.44 USD) in Ecuador and 3461 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Ecuador.

399.59 EUR
3 461 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 270.57 EUR (317.19 USD) in Ecuador and 2169 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Ecuador.

270.57 EUR
2 169 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 659.01 EUR (772.56 USD) in Ecuador and 7013 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Ecuador.

659.01 EUR
7 013 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 424.53 EUR (497.67 USD) in Ecuador and 4458 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Ecuador.

424.53 EUR
4 458 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.19 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 1365 EUR (1600 USD) in Ecuador and 14804 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Ecuador.

1 365 EUR
14 804 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 700.7 EUR (821.43 USD) in Ecuador and 10387 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Ecuador.

700.70 EUR
10 387 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Ecuador vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ecuador is 7.72 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 568.49 EUR (666.44 USD) in Ecuador and 4389 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 87% lower in Ecuador.

568.49 EUR
4 389 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

14.8 EUR
88.5 EUR

Two stars

37.4 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

77.5 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

161 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

116 EUR
513 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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