Cost of Living Comparison Between Ecuador and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 114.5% higher than in Ecuador (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 146.3% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 295.0% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 137.5% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 118.0% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 181.7% higher than in Ecuador | |
Restaurants | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 $ (5.46 A$) |
16.03 $ (25.00 A$) |
+358.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (46.78 A$) |
76.96 $ (120.00 A$) |
+156.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (10.91 A$) |
9.62 $ (15.00 A$) |
+37.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 $ (3.12 A$) |
6.41 $ (10.00 A$) |
+220.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.50 $ (5.46 A$) |
7.05 $ (11.00 A$) |
+101.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.46 $ (3.83 A$) |
3.44 $ (5.36 A$) |
+39.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.00 $ (1.56 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.06 A$) |
+160.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.68 $ (1.06 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.34 A$) |
+214.0 % |
Markets | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.13 $ (6.44 A$) |
5.72 $ (8.92 A$) |
+38.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.47 $ (2.30 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.43 A$) |
+49.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.68 $ (1.06 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.44 A$) |
+36.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.11 $ (3.29 A$) |
4.24 $ (6.61 A$) |
+101.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.79 $ (4.35 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.26 A$) |
+44.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.53 $ (3.95 A$) |
3.79 $ (5.92 A$) |
+49.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.08 $ (4.80 A$) |
6.23 $ (9.71 A$) |
+102.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.93 $ (1.45 A$) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
+53.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.50 $ (0.79 A$) |
1.23 $ (1.92 A$) |
+144.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.90 A$) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
+125.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.86 A$) |
1.92 $ (2.99 A$) |
+245.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.54 $ (0.85 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
+102.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.47 $ (0.74 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
+102.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (1.05 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.40 A$) |
+224.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.10 $ (1.72 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+35.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (15.59 A$) |
12.83 $ (20.00 A$) |
+28.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.68 $ (2.63 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.85 A$) |
+160.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.84 $ (4.42 A$) |
4.87 $ (7.59 A$) |
+71.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.00 $ (9.36 A$) |
30.78 $ (48.00 A$) |
+413.1 % |
Transportation | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.35 $ (0.55 A$) |
2.89 $ (4.50 A$) |
+724.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
25.00 $ (38.98 A$) |
96.20 $ (150.00 A$) |
+284.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.50 $ (2.34 A$) |
3.85 $ (6.00 A$) |
+156.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 $ (3.76 A$) |
2.79 $ (4.35 A$) |
+15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 $ (15.59 A$) |
37.20 $ (58.00 A$) |
+272.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.52 $ (3.93 A$) |
4.45 $ (6.93 A$) |
+76.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,000.00 $ (32,744.46 A$) |
28,489.80 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+35.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,653.56 $ (43,119.09 A$) |
22,438.72 $ (34,987.80 A$) |
-18.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
43.68 $ (68.10 A$) |
173.84 $ (271.07 A$) |
+298.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
13.31 $ (20.75 A$) |
26.46 $ (41.26 A$) |
+98.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
30.72 $ (47.90 A$) |
52.27 $ (81.50 A$) |
+70.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
32.52 $ (50.70 A$) |
46.94 $ (73.19 A$) |
+44.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.04 $ (23.45 A$) |
16.55 $ (25.81 A$) |
+10.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.00 $ (10.91 A$) |
14.11 $ (22.00 A$) |
+101.6 % |
Childcare | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
240.20 $ (374.53 A$) |
1,559.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+549.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6,200.00 $ (9,667.41 A$) |
12,483.75 $ (19,465.42 A$) |
+101.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
55.13 $ (85.96 A$) |
70.95 $ (110.64 A$) |
+28.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
46.68 $ (72.79 A$) |
50.61 $ (78.91 A$) |
+8.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
98.02 $ (152.84 A$) |
101.01 $ (157.50 A$) |
+3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
81.82 $ (127.58 A$) |
109.16 $ (170.21 A$) |
+33.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
337.73 $ (526.62 A$) |
1,364.73 $ (2,127.98 A$) |
+304.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
273.10 $ (425.84 A$) |
1,083.46 $ (1,689.40 A$) |
+296.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
579.16 $ (903.05 A$) |
2,310.82 $ (3,603.16 A$) |
+299.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
447.42 $ (697.64 A$) |
1,709.25 $ (2,665.16 A$) |
+282.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
110.34 $ (172.04 A$) |
622.77 $ (971.06 A$) |
+464.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
98.18 $ (153.09 A$) |
464.52 $ (724.31 A$) |
+373.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
511.98 $ (798.31 A$) |
3,552.78 $ (5,539.71 A$) |
+593.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.15 | 6.36 | -37.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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