Cost of living in Kamloops, Canada vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Kamloops (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 ($12) | $9 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 ($7) | $4.54 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.98) | $1.41 | + 325% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 ($2.33) | $1.00 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.65 ($2.88) | $1.63 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.86 ($3.04) | $1.00 | + 204% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($7) | $3.32 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.99 ($3.14) | $0.96 | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.81 ($3.00) | $1.06 | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 ($2.20) | $1.19 | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 ($12) | $14 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.38 ($1.87) | $1.73 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.74 ($1.37) | $1.00 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Kamloops (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,428 ($1,124) | $420 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,170 ($921) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 ($105) | $55 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,080 ($851) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$902 ($710) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$79 ($63) | $46 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$57 ($45) | $22 | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$490 ($386) | $591 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$91 ($72) | $127 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($9) | $5.34 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 ($16) | $5.00 | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Kamloops (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 ($46) | $43 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 ($31) | $27 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 ($83) | $127 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$83 ($65) | $41 | + 61% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Kamloops (Canada) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,833 ($17,975) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 ($0.98) | $1.09 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$48 ($38) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 ($14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Kamloops (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($15) | $20 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 ($66) | $20 | + 230% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($5.96) | $1.77 | + 237% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.63 ($3.64) | $2.55 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.58 ($3.61) | $2.30 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.63 ($2.86) | $0.95 | + 200% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 ($1.93) | $0.91 | + 113% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($16) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Kamloops (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 ($37) | $12 | + 214% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($22) | $11 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$63 ($50) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 ($62) | $18 | + 249% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 ($5.58) | $3.39 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.58 ($4.40) | $2.73 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.50 ($4.33) | $1.00 | + 333% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$497 ($391) | $320 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.00 ($0.79) | $0.50 | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 ($39) | $51 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$10 ($8) | $2.50 | + 228% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kamloops (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,976 (C$2,510) in Kamloops to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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