- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Comparison
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 | $4.11 (C$5.45) | C$17 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (C$5.24) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (C$1.48) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (C$2.84) | C$4.11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (C$1.69) | C$4.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (C$5.55) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (C$2.16) | C$3.72 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (C$1.79) | C$2.37 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (C$1.79) | C$3.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$21) | C$18 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (C$2.36) | C$2.39 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (C$1.46) | C$2.31 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $638 (C$846) | C$2,122 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (C$582) | C$1,651 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (C$129) | C$162 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $677 (C$898) | C$1,638 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (C$492) | C$1,195 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (C$137) | C$106 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$38) | C$53 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (C$962) | C$481 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (C$256) | C$156 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.64 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (C$5.85) | C$24 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (C$96) | C$70 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (C$78) | C$56 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (C$170) | C$116 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (C$128) | C$138 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,657 (C$38,022) | C$22,643 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.73) | C$1.26 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (C$27) | C$111 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (C$39) | C$98 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (C$6) | C$4.89 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.59 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (C$2.70) | C$2.92 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (C$2.37) | C$2.84 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (C$30) | C$53 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$28 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (C$90) | C$155 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (C$64) | C$95 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (C$3.85) | C$4.87 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (C$4.16) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (C$1,028) | C$588 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (C$0.28) | C$0.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$67) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Canada
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