Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.95 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.35 (C$3.11) | C$5.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.19) | C$1.85 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.88 (C$2.49) | C$4.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (C$1.69) | C$3.04 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.80 (C$2.39) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (C$1.50) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.37 (C$1.82) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$18 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (C$2.51) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.02 (C$1.36) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $727 (C$963) | C$2,136 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $396 (C$525) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $39 (C$51) | C$133 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $491 (C$651) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $335 (C$444) | C$806 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$37) | C$50 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $537 (C$711) | C$322 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (C$219) | C$96 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (C$86) | C$61 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (C$70) | C$38 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (C$148) | C$96 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (C$119) | C$112 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,044 (C$35,833) | C$22,935 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (C$0.82) | C$1.39 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (C$29) | C$67 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (C$57) | C$77 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.06 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (C$2.62) | C$3.11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (C$31) | C$50 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$27 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $81 (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (C$70) | C$94 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (C$4.12) | C$5.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 (C$3.11) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $761 (C$1,008) | C$647 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$65) | C$36 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.37 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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