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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.85 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Ecuador.

5.12 EUR
1.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

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

2.10 EUR
0.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.75 EUR (6.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Ecuador.

18.41 EUR
5.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.68 EUR (9.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 45% lower in Ecuador.

15.79 EUR
8.68 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.54 EUR (5.18 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Ecuador.

15.28 EUR
4.54 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.04 EUR (5.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Ecuador.

14.03 EUR
5.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Ecuador.

2.82 EUR
1.12 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Ecuador.

4.16 EUR
1.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40% lower in Ecuador.

3.45 EUR
2.07 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.92 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 21.84 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Ecuador.

21.92 EUR
21.84 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Ecuador.

2.49 EUR
0.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Ecuador.

3.75 EUR
1.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Ecuador.

14.66 EUR
5.00 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.10 EUR
0.85 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.1 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Ecuador.

3.42 EUR
0.96 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Ecuador.

4.68 EUR
1.15 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 69% lower in Ecuador.

3.74 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Ecuador.

7.21 EUR
1.17 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.88 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Ecuador.

5.48 EUR
1.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Ecuador.

2.19 EUR
0.87 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Ecuador.

4.58 EUR
2.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 72% lower in Ecuador.

2.46 EUR
0.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Ecuador.

7.02 EUR
1.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Ecuador.

8.77 EUR
3.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.14 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Ecuador.

10.53 EUR
6.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 31.58 EUR (36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 64% lower in Ecuador.

87.72 EUR
31.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 85% lower in Ecuador.

21.93 EUR
3.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 72% lower in Ecuador.

1.93 EUR
0.54 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
0.42 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
0.60 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 18.31 EUR (20.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Ecuador.

113.15 EUR
18.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Ecuador.

2.41 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ecuador.

26.31 EUR
8.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 19% lower in Ecuador.

1.63 EUR
1.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Ecuador.

3.95 EUR
1.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.32 EUR (6.06 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Ecuador.

15.79 EUR
5.32 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 36.37 EUR (41.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Ecuador.

86.19 EUR
36.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.84 EUR (13.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Ecuador.

33.33 EUR
11.84 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.4 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 402.39 EUR (458.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Ecuador.

3 334 EUR
402.39 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 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 220.94 EUR (251.88 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Ecuador.

2 088 EUR
220.94 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 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 561.38 EUR (640 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 91% lower in Ecuador.

6 223 EUR
561.38 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 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 437.29 EUR (498.53 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Ecuador.

3 603 EUR
437.29 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.67 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1206 EUR (1375 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Ecuador.

12 524 EUR
1 206 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 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 930.02 EUR (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Ecuador.

8 136 EUR
930.02 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 416.03 EUR (474.29 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 92.1% lower in Ecuador.

5 260 EUR
416.03 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91 EUR
15.2 EUR

Two stars

128 EUR
38.4 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
79.7 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
165 EUR

Five stars

527 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Ecuador: 17 cities, 293 hotels

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