Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (C$3.75) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (C$1.41) | C$2.98 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (C$3.29) | C$5.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (C$1.61) | C$4.97 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (C$5.15) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (C$2.75) | C$4.81 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (C$1.69) | C$2.98 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (C$2.09) | C$3.38 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$18 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.07 (C$2.80) | C$2.80 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (C$1.31) | C$2.97 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (C$917) | C$2,782 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (C$541) | C$2,191 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (C$79) | C$198 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (C$718) | C$1,800 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (C$396) | C$1,448 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (C$60) | C$131 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$33) | C$74 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $453 (C$614) | C$452 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (C$220) | C$192 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (C$13) | C$30 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (C$81) | C$78 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (C$61) | C$55 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (C$152) | C$119 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (C$111) | C$146 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (C$27,948) | C$30,155 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.13) | C$1.72 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (C$29) | C$111 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$31 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (C$5.59) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (C$2.93) | C$4.26 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (C$2.28) | C$3.45 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$18) | C$31 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (C$24) | C$66 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (C$58) | C$127 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (C$70) | C$107 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (C$4.69) | C$5.19 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (C$2.50) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (C$1,136) | C$774 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.27) | C$0.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$69) | C$63 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (C$7) | C$17 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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