- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Guayaquil
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.13 (C$3.90) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.66 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (C$4.68) | C$5.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.21 (C$1.51) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (C$3.17) | C$4.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.15 (C$1.43) | C$2.54 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.97 (C$3.70) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.20 (C$2.75) | C$3.55 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (C$1.40) | C$3.02 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.26 (C$1.57) | C$2.26 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$22) | C$15 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (C$2.17) | C$2.18 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (C$1.49) | C$1.87 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $985 (C$1,227) | C$1,209 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $495 (C$617) | C$1,030 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (C$190) | C$104 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $677 (C$844) | C$919 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $267 (C$333) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $79 (C$98) | C$64 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $30 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,051 (C$1,310) | C$393 | + 233% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $232 (C$290) | C$111 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.66 (C$3.31) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (C$79) | C$58 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (C$73) | C$41 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$144) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (C$146) | C$87 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,806 (C$35,900) | C$23,851 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (C$0.82) | C$1.19 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $16 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (C$54) | C$80 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (C$4.47) | C$2.88 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (C$5.69) | C$3.82 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (C$2.43) | C$3.16 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (C$2.47) | C$2.53 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (C$38) | C$45 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $77 (C$96) | C$84 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$75) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (C$4.03) | C$5.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.66 (C$3.32) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $771 (C$961) | C$850 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$75) | C$34 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.77 (C$5.95) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 530 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,996
($2,404)
in Guayaquil.
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