Cost of living in Quevedo, Ecuador vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.50 (C$2.00) | C$5.78 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (C$2.67) | C$4.18 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$3.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$10 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $0.50 (C$0.67) | C$4.24 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (C$2.00) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (C$1.80) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (C$27) | C$19 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.50 (C$2.00) | C$2.48 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$1.93 | - | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $350 (C$467) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,241 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (C$67) | C$133 | - 50% | |
| 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 | $60 (C$80) | C$66 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (C$27) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (C$1,068) | C$311 | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (C$200) | C$97 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.00 (C$5.34) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.00 (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (C$27) | C$60 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (C$20) | C$39 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (C$200) | C$98 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Quevedo (Ecuador) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$1.39 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (C$20) | C$8 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$27) | C$22 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (C$2.67) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$4.17) | C$3.85 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (C$4.01) | C$4.28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (C$20) | C$52 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
| 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 | $20 (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $2.00 (C$2.67) | C$9 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.50 (C$3.34) | C$5.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $250 (C$334) | C$647 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (C$93) | C$35 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.50 (C$3.34) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 205 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,104 ($3,822) in Quevedo.
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