Ecuador vs United States
United States is about 56% pricier than Ecuador overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 44.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 62 of 100).
Metric Ecuador United States
Price level (US=100) 44.1 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $15,840 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $15,410 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.5% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ecuador United States
Housing & utilities 52 215
Food 99 117
Transport 60 116
Restaurants & hotels 80 142
Health 69 208
Communication 125 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ecuador United States
Quality-of-life score 62/100 91/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 45.7 5.8
Internet users 77% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Ecuador more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 56% pricier than Ecuador overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ecuador would cost roughly $227,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ecuador or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 62 out of 100.
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