- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.58 (C$4.54) | C$18 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.36 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (C$5.16) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (C$1.35) | C$2.44 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.33 (C$2.96) | C$4.06 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 (C$1.80) | C$4.11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (C$5.60) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (C$2.52) | C$3.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (C$1.64) | C$2.37 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.27 (C$1.60) | C$3.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$18 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (C$2.18) | C$2.40 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.08 (C$1.37) | C$2.34 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $675 (C$855) | C$2,091 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $466 (C$591) | C$1,642 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $86 (C$109) | C$167 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $520 (C$658) | C$1,653 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $303 (C$384) | C$1,209 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (C$144) | C$107 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (C$34) | C$53 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $777 (C$984) | C$486 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $190 (C$241) | C$157 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$12 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.08 (C$5.17) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $64 (C$81) | C$71 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (C$82) | C$58 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$156) | C$116 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$116) | C$140 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,096 (C$35,573) | C$22,591 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (C$0.67) | C$1.21 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (C$25) | C$111 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $27 (C$34) | C$91 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.23 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.50 (C$5.70) | C$4.97 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$5.53 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.82 (C$2.30) | C$3.00 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (C$2.22) | C$2.90 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.77 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$28 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (C$67) | C$155 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (C$55) | C$97 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (C$8) | C$12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.17 (C$4.01) | C$4.81 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.62 (C$3.31) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $789 (C$999) | C$588 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (C$0.27) | C$0.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (C$70) | C$62 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.27 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 41% cheaper than in Canada
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