- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.53 (C$5.91) | C$18 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (C$1.46) | C$2.43 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (C$2.97) | C$4.06 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (C$1.78) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (C$4.94) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.04 (C$2.67) | C$3.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (C$2.16) | C$2.38 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (C$1.91) | C$3.52 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$18 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (C$2.53) | C$2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (C$1.45) | C$2.28 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $695 (C$907) | C$2,123 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $436 (C$570) | C$1,638 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $75 (C$98) | C$157 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $635 (C$829) | C$1,641 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $393 (C$514) | C$1,181 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $52 (C$68) | C$102 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$36) | C$53 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $626 (C$817) | C$485 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (C$262) | C$155 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.45 (C$7) | C$12 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.65 (C$6) | C$24 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (C$92) | C$72 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (C$79) | C$58 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $123 (C$160) | C$115 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (C$146) | C$139 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (C$41,205) | C$22,868 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (C$0.76) | C$1.30 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (C$27) | C$110 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (C$47) | C$100 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (C$6) | C$4.90 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$5.55 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (C$2.94) | C$2.82 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (C$2.49) | C$2.73 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (C$10) | C$25 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 2% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (C$31) | C$54 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (C$95) | C$144 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (C$60) | C$98 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$12 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.94 (C$3.85) | C$5.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.10 (C$4.05) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (C$969) | C$597 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (C$0.95) | C$0.47 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$65) | C$63 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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