Cost of Living Comparison Between Ecuador and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 114.2% higher than in Ecuador (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 146.2% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 296.8% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 137.1% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 117.2% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 185.9% higher than in Ecuador | |
Restaurants | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 $ (5.48 A$) |
15.97 $ (25.00 A$) |
+356.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (46.96 A$) |
76.66 $ (120.00 A$) |
+155.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (10.96 A$) |
9.58 $ (15.00 A$) |
+36.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 $ (3.13 A$) |
6.39 $ (10.00 A$) |
+219.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.50 $ (5.48 A$) |
7.03 $ (11.00 A$) |
+100.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.43 $ (3.81 A$) |
3.42 $ (5.36 A$) |
+40.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.99 $ (1.55 A$) |
2.59 $ (4.06 A$) |
+161.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.68 $ (1.07 A$) |
2.13 $ (3.33 A$) |
+212.5 % |
Markets | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.11 $ (6.44 A$) |
5.71 $ (8.93 A$) |
+38.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.46 $ (2.29 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
+49.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.67 $ (1.04 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
+39.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.10 $ (3.29 A$) |
4.21 $ (6.59 A$) |
+100.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.85 $ (4.45 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.28 A$) |
+40.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.54 $ (3.97 A$) |
3.78 $ (5.91 A$) |
+48.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.07 $ (4.81 A$) |
6.22 $ (9.73 A$) |
+102.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.92 $ (1.44 A$) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
+54.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.50 $ (0.78 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
+145.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.91 A$) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
+122.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.56 $ (0.88 A$) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
+239.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.56 $ (0.87 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
+96.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.47 $ (0.74 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.50 A$) |
+103.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (1.04 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
+224.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
+35.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (15.65 A$) |
12.78 $ (20.00 A$) |
+27.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.71 $ (2.67 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.88 A$) |
+157.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.74 $ (4.29 A$) |
4.84 $ (7.57 A$) |
+76.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.00 $ (9.39 A$) |
30.67 $ (48.00 A$) |
+411.1 % |
Transportation | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.35 $ (0.55 A$) |
2.94 $ (4.60 A$) |
+739.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
25.00 $ (39.13 A$) |
95.83 $ (150.00 A$) |
+283.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.50 $ (2.35 A$) |
3.83 $ (6.00 A$) |
+155.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 $ (3.78 A$) |
2.78 $ (4.35 A$) |
+15.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 $ (15.65 A$) |
37.05 $ (58.00 A$) |
+270.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.52 $ (3.95 A$) |
4.43 $ (6.94 A$) |
+75.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,000.00 $ (32,870.84 A$) |
28,380.26 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+35.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,541.82 $ (43,110.61 A$) |
22,318.24 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
-19.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
44.03 $ (68.92 A$) |
172.63 $ (270.21 A$) |
+292.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
13.26 $ (20.76 A$) |
26.39 $ (41.31 A$) |
+99.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
30.90 $ (48.36 A$) |
51.99 $ (81.37 A$) |
+68.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
32.18 $ (50.36 A$) |
46.79 $ (73.24 A$) |
+45.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.76 $ (23.11 A$) |
16.49 $ (25.81 A$) |
+11.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.00 $ (10.96 A$) |
14.06 $ (22.00 A$) |
+100.8 % |
Childcare | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
240.20 $ (375.98 A$) |
1,553.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+546.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6,038.10 $ (9,451.30 A$) |
12,242.30 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+102.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
53.92 $ (84.40 A$) |
70.57 $ (110.45 A$) |
+30.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
47.00 $ (73.57 A$) |
50.21 $ (78.59 A$) |
+6.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
99.40 $ (155.60 A$) |
100.40 $ (157.16 A$) |
+1.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
79.38 $ (124.24 A$) |
108.73 $ (170.19 A$) |
+37.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
336.03 $ (525.98 A$) |
1,365.95 $ (2,138.10 A$) |
+306.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
269.46 $ (421.79 A$) |
1,079.16 $ (1,689.18 A$) |
+300.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
569.29 $ (891.09 A$) |
2,300.81 $ (3,601.41 A$) |
+304.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
449.91 $ (704.24 A$) |
1,701.08 $ (2,662.67 A$) |
+278.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
107.97 $ (169.00 A$) |
619.55 $ (969.77 A$) |
+473.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
97.42 $ (152.50 A$) |
464.63 $ (727.28 A$) |
+376.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ecuador Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
503.80 $ (788.59 A$) |
3,545.96 $ (5,550.41 A$) |
+603.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.07 | 6.36 | -36.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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