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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. Ecuador

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

Spain vs. Ecuador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.12 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in Ecuador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.46 USD) in Spain and 1.63 EUR (1.85 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Ecuador.

2.16 EUR
1.63 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in Spain and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.89 EUR
0.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (13.89 USD) in Spain and 5.77 EUR (6.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Ecuador.

12.21 EUR
5.77 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.6 EUR (6.37 USD) in Spain and 8.71 EUR (9.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Spain.

5.60 EUR
8.71 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (8.42 USD) in Spain and 4.55 EUR (5.18 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Ecuador.

7.40 EUR
4.55 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.1 EUR (5.8 USD) in Spain and 5.06 EUR (5.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Ecuador.

5.10 EUR
5.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Spain and 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Spain.

0.99 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Ecuador.

2.38 EUR
1.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Spain and 2.08 EUR (2.36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Spain.

1.52 EUR
2.08 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.49 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 21.9 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Spain.

14.49 EUR
21.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Spain and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.06 EUR
0.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Spain and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Spain.

1.15 EUR
1.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.63 EUR (12.09 USD) in Spain and 5.01 EUR (5.7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Ecuador.

10.63 EUR
5.01 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Spain and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Ecuador.

0.90 EUR
0.85 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Spain and 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.35 EUR
0.97 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in Spain and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35% lower in Ecuador.

1.77 EUR
1.15 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Spain and 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Ecuador.

1.27 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Spain and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Ecuador.

1.25 EUR
1.17 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

9.65 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.96 EUR (2.23 USD) in Spain and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49% lower in Ecuador.

1.96 EUR
1.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in Spain and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Spain.

0.69 EUR
0.87 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.42 USD) in Spain and 2.3 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Spain.

2.13 EUR
2.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 EUR (2.68 USD) in Spain and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Ecuador.

2.36 EUR
0.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Spain and 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Ecuador.

3.50 EUR
1.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Spain and 3.01 EUR (3.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 14% lower in Ecuador.

3.50 EUR
3.01 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (9.1 USD) in Spain and 6.16 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 23% lower in Ecuador.

8.00 EUR
6.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50 EUR (56.86 USD) in Spain and 31.66 EUR (36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Ecuador.

50.00 EUR
31.66 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (13.65 USD) in Spain and 3.3 EUR (3.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Ecuador.

12.00 EUR
3.30 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.87 USD) in Spain and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.64 EUR
0.54 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.7 times more for fuel in Spain than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Spain and 0.42 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.32 EUR
0.42 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Spain and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 58% lower in Ecuador.

1.43 EUR
0.60 EUR

LPG 1L

0.91 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.75 times more for transportation in Spain than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.6 EUR (62.09 USD) in Spain and 18.35 EUR (20.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Ecuador.

54.60 EUR
18.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Spain and 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.50 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22 EUR (25.02 USD) in Spain and 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60% lower in Ecuador.

22.00 EUR
8.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Spain and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Spain.

1.10 EUR
1.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Spain and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Ecuador.

3.50 EUR
1.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9 EUR (10.24 USD) in Spain and 5.33 EUR (6.06 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Ecuador.

9.00 EUR
5.33 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.41 EUR (47.09 USD) in Spain and 36.46 EUR (41.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 12% lower in Ecuador.

41.41 EUR
36.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.54 EUR (14.26 USD) in Spain and 11.87 EUR (13.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Ecuador.

12.54 EUR
11.87 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.96 times more for renting an apartment in Spain than in Ecuador.

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 1009 EUR (1147.82 USD) in Spain and 403.39 EUR (458.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60% lower in Ecuador.

1 009 EUR
403.39 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 791.18 EUR (899.76 USD) in Spain and 221.48 EUR (251.88 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 72% lower in Ecuador.

791.18 EUR
221.48 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 1749 EUR (1989.28 USD) in Spain and 562.77 EUR (640 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Ecuador.

1 749 EUR
562.77 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 1268 EUR (1442.07 USD) in Spain and 438.37 EUR (498.53 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Ecuador.

1 268 EUR
438.37 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.17 times more for buying an apartment in Spain than in Ecuador.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5383 EUR (6122.3 USD) in Spain and 1209 EUR (1375 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Ecuador.

5 383 EUR
1 209 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 3557 EUR (4044.89 USD) in Spain and 932.32 EUR (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Ecuador.

3 557 EUR
932.32 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Spain vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 4.77 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1989 EUR (2261.44 USD) in Spain and 417.05 EUR (474.29 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 79% lower in Ecuador.

1 989 EUR
417.05 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

95.3 EUR
15.2 EUR

Two stars

108 EUR
38.5 EUR

Three stars

151 EUR
79.9 EUR

Four stars

191 EUR
166 EUR

Five stars

401 EUR
119 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • Ecuador: 17 cities, 293 hotels

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