Cost of living in Quevedo, Ecuador vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (C$12) | C$17 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.54 (C$5.72) | C$12 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.41 (C$1.77) | C$7 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$2.43 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 (C$2.05) | C$3.97 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$2.82 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.32 (C$4.18) | C$13 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $0.96 (C$1.21) | C$3.21 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (C$1.34) | C$1.89 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.19 (C$1.50) | C$3.29 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.73 (C$2.18) | C$2.64 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$2.63 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $420 (C$529) | C$1,961 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,723 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 (C$69) | C$209 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,579 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$1,147 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (C$58) | C$78 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (C$28) | C$64 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | $591 (C$746) | C$464 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (C$160) | C$152 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.34 (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.00 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$54) | C$72 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $27 (C$34) | C$83 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 (C$160) | C$122 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $41 (C$51) | C$129 | - 60% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Quevedo (Ecuador) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$21,915 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (C$1.38) | C$1.24 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$25) | C$21 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (C$25) | C$103 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $1.77 (C$2.23) | C$8 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.55 (C$3.21) | C$5.11 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.30 (C$2.91) | C$7 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $0.95 (C$1.20) | C$5.33 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.91 (C$1.14) | C$2.48 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Quevedo (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (C$15) | C$52 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $18 (C$22) | C$87 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.39 (C$4.28) | C$9 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.73 (C$3.44) | C$5.39 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$7 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $320 (C$403) | C$610 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (C$0.63) | C$0.40 | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$65) | C$54 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.50 (C$3.15) | C$12 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,500 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,620 ($2,871) in Quevedo.
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