- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Guayaquil
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.39 (C$4.32) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.77 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (C$4.78) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (C$1.55) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (C$3.24) | C$4.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (C$1.64) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.50 (C$4.45) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.20 (C$2.81) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (C$1.40) | C$2.90 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (C$1.71) | C$2.89 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$23) | C$16 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (C$2.42) | C$2.31 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (C$1.52) | C$1.76 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,100 (C$1,401) | C$1,186 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $538 (C$685) | C$982 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $86 (C$109) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $678 (C$862) | C$919 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $323 (C$412) | C$695 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $68 (C$87) | C$64 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $31 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,187 (C$1,510) | C$392 | + 285% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $238 (C$304) | C$111 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.40 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.60 (C$3.31) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (C$80) | C$61 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (C$75) | C$41 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$157) | C$95 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (C$149) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,806 (C$36,667) | C$22,684 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (C$0.64) | C$1.19 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $17 (C$22) | C$47 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (C$55) | C$85 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (C$7) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.31 (C$4.22) | C$3.90 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (C$5.81) | C$3.90 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (C$2.49) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (C$2.52) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (C$39) | C$44 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $77 (C$99) | C$84 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$76) | C$90 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (C$4.12) | C$5.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.66 (C$3.39) | C$5.61 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $258 (C$328) | C$141 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.22) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$76) | C$34 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.75 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 630 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,808
($2,206)
in Guayaquil.
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