Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.92 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.41 (C$3.20) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.29) | C$2.42 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (C$2.53) | C$3.88 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.17 (C$1.55) | C$3.92 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (C$5.26) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.81 (C$2.40) | C$3.86 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.08 (C$1.43) | C$2.55 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (C$1.78) | C$3.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$18 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (C$2.44) | C$2.31 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (C$1.27) | C$2.16 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $714 (C$948) | C$2,258 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $389 (C$516) | C$1,725 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 (C$73) | C$165 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $519 (C$689) | C$1,711 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $329 (C$436) | C$1,203 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (C$57) | C$111 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (C$35) | C$53 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $555 (C$737) | C$415 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (C$190) | C$158 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.72 (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (C$83) | C$69 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (C$70) | C$52 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$154) | C$112 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (C$116) | C$139 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,727 (C$32,828) | C$25,291 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (C$0.94) | C$1.24 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (C$28) | C$116 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$11 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$21) | C$21 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (C$47) | C$81 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.99 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.03 (C$5.36) | C$5.00 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.45 (C$7) | C$5.11 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.66 (C$2.21) | C$3.00 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (C$1.91) | C$2.36 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (C$14) | C$24 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$29 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (C$77) | C$162 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $36 (C$48) | C$98 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$12 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.88 (C$3.82) | C$4.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.97 (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $603 (C$801) | C$574 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.34) | C$0.40 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$59) | C$58 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.63 (C$6) | C$14 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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