Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.07 (C$4.10) | C$5.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (C$1.41) | C$1.98 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.08 (C$2.78) | C$4.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (C$1.41) | C$3.04 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.64 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (C$2.29) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (C$1.22) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 (C$1.73) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.76 (C$2.36) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (C$1.18) | C$1.93 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $872 (C$1,165) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $351 (C$469) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $113 (C$151) | C$133 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $589 (C$787) | C$1,120 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (C$469) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $58 (C$78) | C$66 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$33) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $566 (C$756) | C$311 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (C$187) | C$97 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.60 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (C$92) | C$60 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$67) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$138) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $132 (C$177) | C$117 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,035 (C$32,098) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (C$1.90) | C$1.39 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (C$30) | C$67 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (C$62) | C$77 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.53 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.22 (C$5.64) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.56 (C$2.09) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (C$2.08) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $14 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (C$93) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.45 (C$4.60) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.55 (C$3.40) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $754 (C$1,007) | C$647 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (C$73) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.48 (C$5.98) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,252 ($3,184) in Guayaquil.
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