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Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.68 (C$6) | C$17 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.77 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.53 (C$4.72) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (C$1.67) | C$2.41 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (C$3.01) | C$3.90 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.26 (C$1.69) | C$3.74 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.63 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.02 (C$2.71) | C$3.88 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (C$2.06) | C$2.43 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.70 (C$2.27) | C$3.31 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$18 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (C$2.32) | C$2.37 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (C$1.46) | C$2.16 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $762 (C$1,019) | C$2,086 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $472 (C$631) | C$1,639 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $88 (C$118) | C$147 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $718 (C$959) | C$1,539 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $353 (C$472) | C$1,141 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $55 (C$73) | C$102 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $30 (C$41) | C$52 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $574 (C$766) | C$452 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $211 (C$282) | C$154 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.77 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.82 (C$5.10) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (C$76) | C$70 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (C$69) | C$55 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (C$146) | C$113 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (C$161) | C$137 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,972 (C$41,384) | C$23,945 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (C$0.87) | C$1.32 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $19 (C$26) | C$109 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$21 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (C$47) | C$94 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.80 (C$8) | C$4.80 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.55 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (C$2.97) | C$2.80 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (C$3.05) | C$2.41 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (C$14) | C$24 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (C$28) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (C$88) | C$158 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (C$63) | C$94 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.03 (C$4.05) | C$5.02 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.62 (C$4.84) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $731 (C$977) | C$573 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (C$0.52) | C$0.46 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$62) | C$55 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$14 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in Canada
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