Cost of living in Victoria, Canada vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Victoria (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 ($17) | $9 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($9) | $4.54 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $1.41 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.63 ($2.08) | $1.00 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.96 ($3.92) | $1.63 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.41 ($4.28) | $1.00 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($8) | $3.32 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.98 ($3.15) | $0.96 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.41 ($1.90) | $1.06 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.88 ($3.07) | $1.19 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($16) | $14 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.73 ($2.15) | $1.73 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 ($1.81) | $1.00 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,409 ($1,903) | $420 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,866 ($1,475) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 ($106) | $55 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,453 ($1,148) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,324 ($1,046) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$83 ($65) | $46 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$64 ($51) | $22 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$487 ($385) | $591 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 ($123) | $127 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $5.34 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 ($24) | $5.00 | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 ($62) | $43 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 ($45) | $27 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$129 ($102) | $127 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 ($120) | $41 | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,717 ($19,531) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.46 ($1.16) | $1.09 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 ($66) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 ($19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Victoria (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$35 ($28) | $20 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 ($63) | $20 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $1.77 | + 312% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.35 ($3.44) | $2.55 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.75 ($3.76) | $2.30 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.09 ($2.44) | $0.95 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.14 ($2.48) | $0.91 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 ($39) | $12 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($22) | $11 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$202 ($160) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 ($82) | $18 | + 362% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($9) | $3.39 | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.20 ($4.11) | $2.73 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.76) | $1.00 | + 476% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$551 ($436) | $320 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 ($0.30) | $0.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 ($47) | $51 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($11) | $2.50 | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 186 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,064 (C$2,612) in Victoria to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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