Cost of living in Latacunga, Ecuador vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.66 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.47 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.50 (C$2.11) | C$5.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.22) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.39 (C$1.95) | C$4.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.10 (C$1.55) | C$3.04 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.64 (C$3.72) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.67 (C$2.34) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.71 (C$1.00) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (C$2.11) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.66 (C$2.33) | C$2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.65 (C$0.92) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $482 (C$678) | C$2,136 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $300 (C$422) | C$1,241 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$133 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $20 (C$28) | C$66 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (C$28) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $550 (C$773) | C$311 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (C$211) | C$97 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (C$105) | C$60 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (C$63) | C$39 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $131 (C$184) | C$98 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $51 (C$72) | C$117 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,608 (C$24,765) | C$22,935 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (C$0.71) | C$1.39 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (C$42) | C$67 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$15) | C$8 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (C$31) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (C$13) | C$4.28 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (C$4.55) | C$3.11 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.95 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $25 (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.50 (C$3.52) | C$5.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.50 (C$2.11) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $650 (C$914) | C$647 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (C$0.42) | C$0.83 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (C$53) | C$35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 231 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,405 ($3,132) in Latacunga.
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