- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Guayaquil
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.45 (C$4.58) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (C$4.74) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (C$1.58) | C$2.38 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (C$3.34) | C$4.08 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.26 (C$1.67) | C$2.62 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.12 (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.20 (C$2.93) | C$3.73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.04 (C$1.38) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (C$1.83) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$25) | C$16 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (C$2.40) | C$2.31 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.22 (C$1.62) | C$1.76 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,128 (C$1,497) | C$1,186 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $570 (C$756) | C$982 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $82 (C$109) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $654 (C$868) | C$919 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $323 (C$428) | C$695 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $61 (C$81) | C$64 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $31 (C$41) | C$39 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $998 (C$1,324) | C$392 | + 238% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $231 (C$306) | C$111 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.62 (C$3.48) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (C$82) | C$61 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (C$74) | C$41 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $122 (C$162) | C$95 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (C$151) | C$87 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 (C$38,565) | C$22,684 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (C$0.94) | C$1.19 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $17 (C$23) | C$47 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (C$13) | - | - | |
| 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) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (C$59) | C$85 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (C$4.72) | C$3.90 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.17 (C$2.88) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (C$2.84) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $28 (C$37) | C$43 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (C$16) | C$27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (C$89) | C$84 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (C$76) | C$93 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (C$4.29) | C$5.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.83 (C$3.76) | C$5.57 | - 33% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $269 (C$357) | C$141 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (C$0.26) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (C$78) | C$34 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.65 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 600 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,620
($1,974)
in Guayaquil.
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