- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Quito
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.00 (C$4.00) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| 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 | $2.99 (C$3.98) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (C$1.40) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.87 (C$2.49) | C$4.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.24 (C$1.66) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.17 (C$2.89) | C$3.73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (C$1.80) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (C$1.33) | C$2.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.02 (C$2.69) | C$2.31 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.24 (C$1.65) | C$1.76 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $781 (C$1,041) | C$1,186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $438 (C$583) | C$982 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (C$103) | C$117 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $406 (C$540) | C$919 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $248 (C$330) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $47 (C$63) | C$64 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,012 (C$1,348) | C$392 | + 244% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (C$233) | C$111 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.61 (C$3.47) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $68 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$179) | C$95 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$142) | C$87 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (C$33,301) | C$22,684 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (C$0.71) | C$1.19 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $10 (C$13) | C$47 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.21 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (C$48) | C$85 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.76 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.97 (C$2.62) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (C$3.37) | C$2.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $28 (C$37) | C$43 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (C$42) | C$84 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (C$49) | C$93 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.08 (C$2.77) | C$5.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (C$1.33) | C$5.57 | - 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $231 (C$308) | C$141 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$67) | C$34 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (C$5.33) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 717 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 35% 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$2,324
($1,745)
in Quito.
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