Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Ecuador Reverse

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Cost of Living in Ecuador is 55.0% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Ecuador is 63.0% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Ecuador are 79.6% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Ecuador are 63.5% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Ecuador are 54.2% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Ecuador is 67.4% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 3.50 $      -82.5 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 76.00 $ 30.00 $      -60.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 7.00 $      -41.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $ 2.00 $      -66.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $ 3.50 $      -53.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $ 2.53 $      -52.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $ 0.96 $      -63.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $ 0.72 $      -66.0 %
Markets
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $ 1.08 $      +1.9 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.33 $ 1.49 $      -55.1 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $ 0.66 $      -68.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $ 2.16 $      -51.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $ 2.90 $      -51.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.57 $ 2.67 $      -52.1 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.53 $ 3.36 $      -55.4 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $ 0.96 $      -59.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.50 $      -34.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $ 0.56 $      -72.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $ 0.54 $      -75.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $ 0.55 $      -58.5 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $ 0.47 $      -66.4 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $ 0.68 $      -69.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $ 1.08 $      -52.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 10.00 $      -33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.02 $ 1.62 $      -19.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $ 2.77 $      -23.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $ 6.00 $      -40.0 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 0.35 $      -86.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.00 $ 25.00 $      -60.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.60 $ 1.50 $      -58.3 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.80 $ 2.41 $      -13.8 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $ 10.00 $      -66.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $ 0.68 $      -23.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,501.73 $ 21,000.00 $      -39.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,053.71 $ 28,368.92 $      +8.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.27 $ 45.20 $      -78.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.80 $ 13.87 $      -77.2 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.44 $ 29.41 $      -59.4 %
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.51 $ 34.33 $      -24.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.92 $ 15.67 $      -28.5 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 7.00 $      -53.3 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,373.43 $ 260.03 $      -81.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,205.41 $ 6,707.27 $      -71.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.41 $ 56.66 $      +8.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.81 $ 46.19 $      +7.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.65 $ 102.00 $      +12.5 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.66 $ 81.78 $      -28.1 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,725.86 $ 354.22 $      -79.5 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,426.42 $ 279.40 $      -80.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,852.81 $ 593.84 $      -79.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,382.41 $ 484.91 $      -79.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 281.42 $ 116.30 $      -58.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 246.33 $ 94.21 $      -61.8 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Ecuador Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,286.90 $ 516.00 $      -88.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 10.67      +65.0 %
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