Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Ecuador 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ecuador are 15.1% higher than in Argentina (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ecuador are 15.6% higher than in Argentina | |
| Rent Prices in Ecuador are 17.7% higher than in Argentina | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ecuador are 0.5% lower than in Argentina | |
| Groceries Prices in Ecuador are 24.0% higher than in Argentina | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ecuador is 1.1% lower than in Argentina | |
Restaurants | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.00 $ | 3.50 $ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 25.94 $ | 36.00 $ | +38.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 $ | 7.00 $ | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.78 $ | 2.00 $ | +12.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 $ | 3.50 $ | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.81 $ | 2.46 $ | +35.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.18 $ | 0.99 $ | -16.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.91 $ | 0.68 $ | -25.5 % |
Markets | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.54 $ | 4.15 $ | +17.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | 1.53 $ | +26.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | 0.65 $ | +21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.72 $ | 2.08 $ | +21.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.06 $ | 2.75 $ | -10.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.92 $ | 2.70 $ | +40.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.92 $ | 3.12 $ | +6.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | 1.00 $ | +30.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | 0.56 $ | -22.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | 0.61 $ | +18.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | 0.59 $ | -14.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.36 $ | 0.53 $ | +45.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 $ | 0.48 $ | +23.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.05 $ | 0.71 $ | -32.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 $ | 1.12 $ | +4.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3.50 $ | 10.00 $ | +185.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.17 $ | 1.61 $ | +37.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 $ | 2.62 $ | +37.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.00 $ | 6.00 $ | +200.0 % |
Transportation | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.30 $ | 0.35 $ | +16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 14.50 $ | 20.00 $ | +37.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.00 $ | 1.50 $ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 $ | 2.41 $ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 $ | 10.00 $ | +66.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.39 $ | 2.47 $ | -27.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,141.50 $ | 21,500.00 $ | -7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,585.88 $ | 27,015.80 $ | +9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 44.60 $ | 48.05 $ | +7.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.52 $ | 12.62 $ | -18.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18.35 $ | 35.58 $ | +93.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.95 $ | 34.80 $ | +83.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.76 $ | 16.39 $ | +68.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.00 $ | 7.00 $ | +75.0 % |
Childcare | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 142.77 $ | 236.00 $ | +65.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,839.82 $ | 6,430.91 $ | +67.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.17 $ | 53.33 $ | -20.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.01 $ | 48.47 $ | -15.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 106.20 $ | 100.80 $ | -5.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.94 $ | 84.32 $ | -13.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 311.51 $ | 363.73 $ | +16.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 221.02 $ | 277.18 $ | +25.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 557.86 $ | 620.27 $ | +11.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 396.15 $ | 488.57 $ | +23.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 190.06 $ | 121.32 $ | -36.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 142.37 $ | 106.95 $ | -24.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Argentina Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 433.62 $ | 495.90 $ | +14.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 55.94 | 10.37 | -81.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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