Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 ($14) | $9 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($9) | $4.54 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.61) | $1.41 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 ($1.85) | $1.00 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.86 ($3.03) | $1.63 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 ($3.25) | $1.00 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $3.32 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 ($3.91) | $0.96 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 ($2.94) | $1.06 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 ($2.96) | $1.19 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($15) | $14 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 ($1.98) | $1.73 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 ($1.36) | $1.00 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,725 ($1,354) | $420 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 ($1,015) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 ($139) | $55 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 ($1,206) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 ($789) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 ($91) | $46 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 ($37) | $22 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$419 ($329) | $591 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 ($121) | $127 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $5.34 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 ($16) | $5.00 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 ($53) | $43 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 ($41) | $27 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 ($103) | $127 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 ($126) | $41 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 ($18,430) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 ($0.84) | $1.09 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 ($62) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 ($15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 ($15) | $20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 ($77) | $20 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $1.77 | + 284% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 ($4.27) | $2.55 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 ($4.47) | $2.30 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 ($2.40) | $0.95 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 ($2.25) | $0.91 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 ($19) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 ($42) | $12 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($20) | $11 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 ($72) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 ($70) | $18 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($8) | $3.39 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 ($3.78) | $2.73 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.79) | $1.00 | + 479% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 ($452) | $320 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 ($0.31) | $0.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 ($42) | $51 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($13) | $2.50 | + 434% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Halifax (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,732 (C$2,206) in Halifax to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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