Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($16) | $9 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $4.54 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $1.41 | + 337% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.10 ($1.68) | $1.00 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.81 ($3.04) | $1.63 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.05 ($3.23) | $1.00 | + 223% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 ($10) | $3.32 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.62 ($3.69) | $0.96 | + 283% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.28 ($2.62) | $1.06 | + 147% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.08 ($3.26) | $1.19 | + 175% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 ($16) | $14 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.41 ($1.93) | $1.73 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.97 ($1.57) | $1.00 | + 57% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,421 ($1,135) | $420 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,272 ($1,016) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$253 ($202) | $55 | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,476 ($1,179) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,058 ($845) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$176 ($141) | $46 | + 205% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 ($43) | $22 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$360 ($288) | $591 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 ($109) | $127 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $5.34 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 ($18) | $5.00 | + 267% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 ($58) | $43 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$43 ($34) | $27 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 ($90) | $127 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 ($104) | $41 | + 155% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,625 ($22,866) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 ($0.75) | $1.09 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$91 ($73) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 ($15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($10) | $9 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($17) | $20 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 ($60) | $20 | + 199% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $1.77 | + 248% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.29 ($3.43) | $2.55 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.14 ($4.11) | $2.30 | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.18 ($2.54) | $0.95 | + 167% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 ($2.22) | $0.91 | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 ($21) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 ($42) | $12 | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$33 ($27) | $11 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$110 ($88) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 ($78) | $18 | + 343% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($9) | $3.39 | + 164% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.46 ($4.36) | $2.73 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.50) | $1.00 | + 450% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$593 ($474) | $320 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 ($0.40) | $0.50 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 ($45) | $51 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($13) | $2.50 | + 406% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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