- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Quito
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.00 (C$3.78) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (C$4.31) | C$5.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (C$1.32) | C$2.40 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.87 (C$2.35) | C$4.13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.51 (C$1.90) | C$2.54 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.90 (C$2.40) | C$3.55 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.19 (C$1.50) | C$3.02 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (C$2.44) | C$2.18 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.20 (C$1.51) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $781 (C$984) | C$1,186 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $438 (C$551) | C$982 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (C$122) | C$104 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $406 (C$511) | C$919 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $248 (C$312) | C$695 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $56 (C$71) | C$64 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $26 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $970 (C$1,222) | C$393 | + 211% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $184 (C$232) | C$111 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.82 (C$3.55) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $68 (C$85) | C$61 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (C$162) | C$95 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (C$106) | C$87 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (C$31,475) | C$23,851 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (C$0.74) | C$1.19 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $10 (C$13) | C$47 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.05 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (C$41) | C$85 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.78 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.13 (C$2.68) | C$3.16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (C$2.86) | C$2.53 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.63 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (C$21) | C$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $29 (C$37) | C$84 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $36 (C$46) | C$89 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.08 (C$2.62) | C$5.72 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$5.43 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $259 (C$326) | C$141 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$64) | C$34 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (C$5.04) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 819 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,435
($1,934)
in Quito.
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