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 | $5.78 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.87 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (C$2.60) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (C$1.02) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.63 (C$2.04) | C$4.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (C$1.42) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (C$4.98) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (C$2.49) | C$4.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (C$1.54) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (C$1.79) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.29) | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.74 (C$0.93) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $411 (C$514) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $300 (C$375) | C$1,241 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $44 (C$55) | C$133 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $300 (C$375) | C$1,120 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (C$250) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $32 (C$40) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $525 (C$657) | C$311 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$165) | C$97 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.00 (C$3.75) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 199% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $86 (C$107) | C$60 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $137 (C$172) | C$39 | + 339% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (C$150) | C$98 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,008 (C$23,780) | C$22,942 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (C$0.67) | C$1.39 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (C$40) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $7 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Latacunga (Ecuador) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (C$14) | C$8 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$24) | C$22 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (C$4.94) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.30 (C$2.88) | C$3.11 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (C$2.05) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (C$15) | C$52 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| 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 | $23 (C$29) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.57 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.97 (C$3.72) | C$5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (C$2.48) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $623 (C$780) | C$647 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (C$44) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 95 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Latacunga (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,152 ($3,319) in Latacunga.
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