- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Guayaquil
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.28 (C$4.15) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.58 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (C$4.76) | C$5.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.24 (C$1.57) | C$2.17 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (C$3.52) | C$4.84 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.12 (C$1.42) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.83 (C$3.58) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.57 (C$1.99) | C$4.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.94 (C$1.19) | C$3.31 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.27 (C$1.61) | C$3.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$22) | C$16 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (C$2.18) | C$2.51 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (C$1.51) | C$2.07 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $985 (C$1,247) | C$1,576 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $574 (C$726) | C$1,122 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (C$219) | C$109 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $552 (C$698) | C$1,019 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $296 (C$375) | C$774 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (C$94) | C$66 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $29 (C$37) | C$40 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $867 (C$1,097) | C$377 | + 191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $236 (C$299) | C$98 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.88 (C$3.65) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (C$91) | C$59 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $62 (C$79) | C$40 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $126 (C$159) | C$93 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $132 (C$168) | C$92 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,465 (C$36,041) | C$22,749 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (C$0.67) | C$1.26 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (C$25) | C$65 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (C$4.54) | C$3.72 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (C$5.78) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.83 (C$2.32) | C$3.09 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (C$2.17) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (C$37) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $86 (C$109) | C$101 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (C$74) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (C$4.09) | C$5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.66 (C$3.37) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $788 (C$997) | C$549 | + 82% | |
| 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 | $61 (C$77) | C$35 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.77 (C$6) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 569 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,143
($2,482)
in Guayaquil.
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